Travel Speech Language Pathologist - SNF/LTC - $2,240 per week

Centra Healthcare Solutions; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Direct deposit

CEU Reimbursement

Housing accommodations

Assignment completion bonuses

License reimbursement

Job summary

Centra Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The contract is 13 weeks, 40 hours per week, with days shift in SNF/LTC settings.

The SLP will assess and treat patients with speech, language and swallowing deficits, working within an interdisciplinary team to achieve communication goals and safe swallowing.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school.
• Current state license as an SLP or pursuing licensure.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team to develop a plan of care for each patient.
• Provide skilled speech therapy services per physician orders.
• Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of speech therapy interventions.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for patients to develop, or recover, reliable communication and swallowing skills.
• Candidate must be an SLP-CCC.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients needing speech, language or swallowing treatment.
• Teach patients how to make sounds, improve voice, or language skills.
• Strengthen swallowing using strategies to reduce choking risk.
• Collaborate with care team to implement the plan of care.

Skills

SLP-CCC

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Goal setting

Education

Accredited school graduate

Job description

Centra Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

A great SNF / LTC is looking for an experienced Speech Language Pathologist / SLP to join their growing team for a contract assignment!

The Speech Language Pathologist / SLP is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require treatment for speech, hearing and or language deficits. The Speech Language Pathologist / SLP will teach patients how to make sounds, improve their voices, or increase their oral or written language skills to communicate more effectively. Also, the Speech Language Pathologist / SLP will teach individuals how to strengthen muscles or use compensatory strategies to swallow without choking or inhaling food or liquid.

Requirements include:

• Must have graduated from an accredited school.
• Current state license as a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP or proactively in the process of the application process for current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team to develop a plan of care for each patient.
• Provide skilled speech therapy services / interventions in accordance with physician orders.
• Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of speech therapy interventions.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for patients to develop, or recover, reliable communication and swallowing skills so that the patient can fulfill their educational, vocational and social roles
• Candidate must be an SLP-CCC.

About Centra:

Centra Healthcare Solutions is a nationwide employment firm focusing on finding you a Speech Language Pathology Job, SLP Job, SLP Travel Job, Travel Speech Language Pathology Job, Speech Language Pathologist Job and Travel SLP Job. We have many dynamic positions with cutting edge programs throughout the entire United States and various settings to meet each healthcare professional's criteria.

Benefits of a Local Contract or Travel Assignment through Centra:

• Highly competitive pay rates
• 401(k) plan
• Direct deposit
• CEU Reimbursement
• A chance to explore new places and new opportunities throughout the United States
• High coverage of the premiums of a comprehensive health insurance plan
• License and medical reimbursement
• Housing accommodations
• Assignment completion bonuses

Centra Healthcare Allied Job ID #912047. Pay package is based on 8.0 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) SNF / LTC