Travel Speech-Language Pathologist - Acute Care Hospital

Northshore Home Health Care; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Housing options

Travel reimbursement

Retirement plans

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care in Midland, TX is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to assess and treat patients with speech, hearing, and language deficits. The role requires traveling to patient sites and delivering therapy across care settings.

You will provide skilled speech therapy per physician orders, set goals, and adapt plans while teaching strategies for safe swallowing and voice improvement.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• State licensure or actively in the application process.
• CCC's and CPR certification required.
• At least one year of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled speech therapy services following physician orders.
• Evaluate patient needs, set realistic goals for communication and swallowing.
• Modify care plans as needed to meet patient progress.
• Teach patients sound production, voice improvement and swallowing strategies.

Skills

Assessment skills

Intervention skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Role: The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for assessing and treating patients with speech, hearing, and language deficits.

Responsibilities: Provide skilled speech therapy services following physician orders, evaluate patient needs, set realistic goals to improve communication and swallowing, and modify care plans as needed. Teach patients sound production, voice improvement, and strategies for safe swallowing to enhance their communication and daily functioning.

Qualifications: Must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, current state licensure or be in the application process, CCC's, and CPR certification. At least one year of professional experience is required.

Skills: Strong assessment and intervention skills, ability to develop personalized therapy plans, and effective communication skills.

Additional Information: The role involves working 8-hour days, 40 hours per week, in a travel capacity, with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, housing options, travel reimbursement, and retirement plans.