Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $2,068 per week

TotalMed; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a Travel Speech-Language Pathologist for a 13-week assignment in Columbus, GA. The role supports patients with speech, language and swallowing impairments in acute care settings.

Requirements include ASHA-SLP national certification, BLS, state licensure, and at least 6 months of experience (new grads welcome). The schedule is 34 hours per week across 6-hour daytime shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have 6 months of experience; new grads are encouraged to apply.
• Must have BLS and ASHA-SLP National Certification with state-specific licensing.
• SLP should be able to stand and walk for long periods and have knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.
• Provide documentation following state and/or insurance guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and prevent speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Create treatment and therapy plans for a diverse population of patients.
• Perform screenings to detect voice or speech disorders.
• Educate patients and family members about speech disorders and causes.
• Report progress to family members, teachers, or medical professionals.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation following state/insurance guidelines.

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Columbus, Georgia.

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 34 hours per week
• Shift: 6 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

We are looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for an immediate travel opening in Columbus, GA. 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 #1492399. Pay package is based on 6 hour shifts and 34.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Speech-Language Pathologists - SLP THER - Travel

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

• 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