Travel Speech-Language Pathologist: 13-Week Acute Care

TotalMed Allied; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Employee assistance programs

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

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Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for a travel assignment in Westland, Michigan. The role covers an acute care setting with 13 weeks duration and 35 hours per week, starting immediately.

The SLP will diagnose and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders, develop care plans, and educate patients and families, while meeting ASHA, BLS, and state licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for a travel assignment in Westland, Michigan. The role covers an acute care setting with 13 weeks duration and 35 hours per week, starting immediately.

The SLP will diagnose and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders, develop care plans, and educate patients and families, while meeting ASHA, BLS, and state licensing requirements.