Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $1,886 per week

TotalMed Allied; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Continuing Education

Medical benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for a travel assignment in Houston, Texas. The role involves evaluating and treating patients with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders in an acute care setting.

The ideal candidate has ASHA certification, BLS, and state licensure with 1 year of experience; new grads may be considered for exceptional candidates. This travel position offers 40 hours per week and a 13-week assignment.

Qualifications

• Must have 6 months to 1 year of experience as an SLP; newer grads considered for exceptional candidates.
• ASHA-SLP Certification with state licensure is required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and manage speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Perform screenings and patient evaluations.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and therapies.
• Document progress and communicate with care team per guidelines.

Skills

BLS certification

ASHA SLP certification

State licensure

Education

ASHA-SLP Certification and state licensure

BLS Certification

1 year experience (or 6 months exceptional)

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Houston, Texas.Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Speech Language PathologistDiscipline:

TherapyDuration:

13 weeks40 hours per weekShift:

8 hours, daysEmployment Type:

Travel

We are looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for an immediate travel opening in Houston, TX. The right SLP should have 1 year of experience; for an exceptional candidate with an appropriate background, 6 months of experience may be accepted. Read below for additional requirements.As an SLP, you will be responsible for assisting patients with speech, voice, or swallowing impairments and evaluating and developing a plan of care for a variety of patient populations in the acute care setting.

Tasks

• Diagnose, treat, and prevent speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Create treatment and therapy plans to suit the individualized needs of a diverse population of patients.
• Perform screenings to detect voice or speech disorders.
• Educate patients and family members about speech disorders and causes, including disabilities and traumatic events.
• Report progress and current status to appropriate parties, which may include family members, teachers, or medical professionals.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation following state and/or insurance guidelines.

Requirements

• Must have 6 months of experience; however, new grads are encouraged to apply.
• Must have BLS and ASHA-SLP National Certification with state-specific licensing.
• Speech-Language Pathologists should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty.
• SLPs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Requirements*

ASHA, BLS, 2 Years* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1455303. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Speech-Language Pathologists - SLP THER - TravelAbout TotalMed Allied

About TotalMed Allied

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience. TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

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