Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $2,911 per week

TotalMed Allied; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401k retirement plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Sick pay

Continuing Education

Job summary

TotalMed Allied seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist for a 14-week travel assignment in Denver, CO. The role involves 40 hours per week, eight-hour day shifts, and the patient population across acute care settings. A minimum of 6 months experience is preferred, with 1 year ideal; exceptions may apply for strong backgrounds.

Requirements include BLS and ASHA-SLP national certification with state licensing. The SLP will diagnose, treat, and document care while educating patients and families about

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience preferred; 6 months may be considered for exceptional cases.
• Valid BLS and ASHA-SLP national certification with state-specific licensing.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods and to perform therapy activities.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and manage speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Create and implement individualized therapy plans.
• Perform screenings for voice or speech disorders.
• Educate patients and families about speech disorders and causes.
• Report progress to relevant parties and maintain documentation.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Communication

Education

ASHA Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

State licensing

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist

Discipline: Therapy

Duration: 14 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 Denver, CO. 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

• 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, ASHA, 2 Years. Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1475249. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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