Travel Speech Therapist - Outpatient

American Traveler; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. seeks an Outpatient Speech-Language Pathologist with a BLS certificate and at least 1 year of experience for a Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma acute care hospital in Alaska.

The role offers 8:00am–5:30pm shifts, a 13-week traveler assignment, with no weekend or on-call requirements. You will provide outpatient adult care, perform MBS studies, and document in Epic EMR.

Qualifications

• Valid state SLP license required; compact license must be in hand when considered.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of SLP experience; CFY not accepted.
• Epic EMR experience required.
• Experience with AAC devices and oral-motor skills preferred.
• Experience with Modified Barium Swallow Studies preferred.
• Experience with fluency disorders and laryngectomy patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient adult SLP setting within an acute care hospital.
• 5x8 day shift schedule, 8:00am to 5:30pm.
• 13-week assignment with no weekend or on-call requirements.
• Epic EMR charting.
• Treats CVA, degenerative diseases, dysarthria, dysphagia, fluency, hearing impairments, laryngectomy, TBI, and voice disorders.
• Uses adaptive equipment and AAC devices; conducts Modified Barium Swallow Studies.
• Dysphagia management using compensatory strategies.
• Handles Medicare A and B billing, evaluations, reassessments, discharge planning, and plans of care.
• Facility provides scrubs; free parking on-site.
• First-time travelers accepted; must commit to 3 of 5 major holidays.

Skills

BLS certification

1 year SLP experience

AAC experience

Education

State SLP license

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler seeks an Outpatient Speech-Language Pathologist with BLS certification and at least 1 year of experience for a Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma acute care hospital.

Requirements

• Valid state SLP license required if applicable, compact license must be in hand at time of consideration
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an SLP required (Clinical Fellowship Year not accepted)
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with augmentative communication, alternative communication devices, and oral motor skills preferred
• Experience conducting Modified Barium Swallow Studies preferred
• Experience with fluency disorders and laryngectomy patients preferred

Responsibilities

• Outpatient adult SLP setting within an acute care hospital
• 5x8 day shift schedule, 8:00am to 5:30pm
• 13-week assignment with no weekend or on-call requirements
• Epic EMR used for charting
• Treats conditions including CVA, degenerative diseases, dysarthria, dysphagia, fluency disorders, hearing impairments, laryngectomy, TBI, and voice disorders
• Utilizes adaptive equipment, augmentative and alternative communication devices, and communication boards
• Conducts Modified Barium Swallow Studies and dysphagia management using compensatory strategies
• Handles Medicare A and B billing, evaluations, reassessments, discharge planning, and plans of care
• Scrubs provided by facility
• Free parking available on-site
• First-time travelers are accepted for this role
• Candidates must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day
• All requested time off must be submitted upfront at time of consideration, as post-offer RTO requests may not be accommodated
• Local candidates are not accepted; permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility
• Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, provided they reside outside the 50-mile radius
• Two supervisory references required, covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable setting
• Facility is a Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma center recognized as a USNWR Best Hospital in Alaska

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-784350

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