Travel Speech-Language Pathologist – Acute Care

American Traveler, LLC.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Housing assistance

Travel reimbursements

CEU credits

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for an Acute Care Hospital setting in Texas. The role requires 2+ years of experience and state licensure. Day shifts, weekend/on-call rotation, and travel considerations apply.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and providing documentation and patient education. Cerner experience preferred; travel and housing reimbursements may be offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology program required
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist required
• Current Texas state license required if applicable
• BLS certification preferred
• Experience with Acute Care, Adaptive Equipment, AAC Devices preferred
• Experience with Dysphagia Management, Bedside Swallow Evaluation, and Modified Barium Swallow Studies
• Experience conducting and interpreting FEES preferred
• Experience with Trach/Vent, Laryngectomy, and Passy Muir Valve management preferred
• Knowledge of Voice/Resonance disorders and Videostroboscopy preferred
• Ability to recognize signs and symptoms of abuse preferred

Responsibilities

• Acute Care Hospital setting
• Adult patient population
• Day shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts from 8:00am to 4:30pm
• Weekend and on-call rotation required
• Cerner charting system experience preferred
• Evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and administer speech therapy treatments
• Provide accurate, timely, and complete documentation of care
• Communicate and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members
• Promote teamwork across departments and support hospital policies and protocols
• Manage a variety of adult conditions including CVA, TBI, dysarthria, dysphagia, and degenerative diseases
• Provide patient and family education and utilize compensatory strategies
• Expect to work some holidays
• RTO must be submitted with candidacy for consideration
• Onsite drug screening required upon arrival, including marijuana testing, with no exceptions for positive results
• Local candidates within 50 miles are not accepted for this position
• First-time travelers may be considered with required experience

Skills

Speech-Language Pathologist

Communication skills

Clinical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Cerner charting system

Job description

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for an Acute Care Hospital setting in Texas. The role requires 2+ years of experience and state licensure. Day shifts, weekend/on-call rotation, and travel considerations apply.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and providing documentation and patient education. Cerner experience preferred; travel and housing reimbursements may be offered.