Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $2,039 per week

TotalMed; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing company is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist for a travel position in Santa Maria, California. The ideal candidate should have at least 6 months of experience, BLS, and ASHA certifications. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating speech disorders, creating therapy plans, and educating patients and families. This is a full-time travel job requiring a commitment of 40 hours per week with 8-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have 6 months of experience, but new grads encouraged to apply.
• Must have state-specific licensing.
• Must know anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Create individualized treatment and therapy plans.
• Educate patients and families about speech disorders.

Skills

Diagnosing speech disorders

Creating therapy plans

Educating patients and families

Documentation

Education

BLS certification

ASHA-SLP National Certification

Job description

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Santa Maria, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

We are looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for an immediate travel opening in Santa Maria, CA. 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.

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.

• BLS,

Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1346381. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Speech-Language Pathologists - SLP THER - Travel

About TNAA TotalMed Allied

In the fast-paced, highly competitive industry that is healthcare, you need a partner who works for and with you. At TotalMed, we’re a team who really cares. Our goal is to give gold standard customer care by enhancing the recruiter - traveler partnership with a high level of integrity and fun while supporting the experience you want to have throughout your travel career.

Our recruiters can help you evaluate the best healthcare jobs offered nationwide by uncovering your ideal career path and providing as much information as possible to assist in making the best decision for you in a no pressure atmosphere.

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