Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $1,975 per week

TotalMed; Cumberland (MD); On-site; USD 15,870,000 - 19,837,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Employee assistance programs

Medical benefits

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for an 8-week travel assignment in Cumberland, Maryland. The role entails evaluating and treating patients with speech, voice, or swallowing impairments in an acute care setting, with a 36-hour work week and 12-hour rotating shifts.

The ideal candidate has 1 year of experience (6 months may be acceptable for exceptional candidates), BLS, and ASHA-SLP certification with state licensing. New grads are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience preferred; exceptional candidate with 6 months may be accepted.
• Must have BLS and ASHA-SLP National Certification with state licensing.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods; knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and prevent speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Create treatment and therapy plans for diverse patient populations.
• Perform screenings to detect voice or speech disorders.
• Educate patients and families about speech disorders and causes.
• Report progress and current status to appropriate parties (families, teachers, or medical professionals).
• Provide timely and accurate documentation following state/insurance guidelines.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathologist

Therapy

Acute care

Education

ASHA-SLP Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Cumberland, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Cumberland, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

We are looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for an immediate travel opening in Cumberland, MD. 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

As an SLP, you should be prepared to perform the following 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*: BLS, ASHA, 2 Years
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1483680. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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

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

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1