Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $2,153 per week

TotalMed; Carlinville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; 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 Carlinville, Illinois. The SLP will assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders in an acute care setting.

Required: ASHA-SLP certification with state licensing and BLS; 6 months of experience preferred. The position offers 32 hours weekly on a rotating 8-hour shift with travel benefits through TotalMed Allied.

Qualifications

• Must have BLS certification.
• ASHA-SLP National Certification with state-specific licensing required.
• 6 months of experience required; 1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and manage speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Perform screenings to identify speech disorders.
• Educate patients and families about speech disorders and causes.
• Report progress to treating teams and families; document per guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

ASHA-SLP Certification with state licensing

6 months of clinical experience (1 year preferred)

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Carlinville, Illinois.

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Carlinville, IL. 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.

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 32 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

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*

ASHA, BLS, 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 32.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. 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