Travel Speech Language Pathologist - Long Term Care

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Potosi (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide therapy services in an acute care setting. The role includes travel employment benefits and 8-hour day shifts, 40 hours weekly.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating speech, voice, and swallowing disorders, developing treatment plans, performing screenings, educating patients and families, and ensuring accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience (1 year preferred).
• BLS certification required.
• ASHA certification required.
• State licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and prevent speech, voice, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop personalized treatment plans.
• Perform screenings.
• Educate patients and families.
• Report progress.
• Ensure accurate documentation.
• Assist patients with speech and swallowing impairments, evaluate diverse patient populations, create therapy strategies, and communicate progress to relevant parties.

Skills

ASHA certification

BLS certified

State licensure

Medical terminology

Job description

Role

Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) providing therapy services in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and prevent speech, voice, and swallowing disorders;
• Develop personalized treatment plans;
• Perform screenings;
• Educate patients and families;
• Report progress;
• Ensure accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience (1 year preferred), BLS, ASHA certification, state licensing;
• Ability to stand, walk, bend comfortably;
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.

Key Duties

• Assist patients with speech and swallowing impairments, evaluate diverse patient populations, create therapy strategies, and communicate progress to relevant parties.

Ideal Candidates

Ideal candidates include new graduates with relevant certification. Additional certifications may be required before starting. This role involves working 8-hour day shifts, 40 hours weekly, with travel employment benefits.