Travel Speech Therapist - Pediatrics

American Traveler, LLC.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Health insurance from day 1

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll

Free CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel & licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Traveler rewards

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. seeks a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist with NICU training and CCC-SLP certification for a full-time inpatient rehabilitation role at a children's hospital.

The position involves treating pediatric patients across birth to adolescence, including NICU cases, with collaboration from a multidisciplinary team. The role is a 13-week travel assignment requiring a 40-hour week from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and rotating on-call weekends.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• CCC-SLP certification.
• Tennessee SLP license required if applicable.
• At least 2 years of experience as a licensed SLP.
• Pediatric feeding and swallowing experience.
• Experience in a children's hospital setting.
• NICU training.
• No gaps in work history equaling 90 days or more in the past 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient pediatric rehabilitation services at a children's hospital.
• Treats patients from birth through adolescence, including NICU population.
• Supports children with complex medical needs such as dysphagia, tracheostomy, and traumatic brain injury.
• Conducts feeding and swallowing assessments including video-fluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS).
• Documents patient progress and outcomes using EMR systems.
• 40 hour work week with scheduled shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
• Rotating on-call weekends required.
• 13-week assignment length.
• Provide speech-language evaluations and therapy for pediatric patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including PTs, OTs, physicians, and nurses.
• Assist with discharge planning.
• Educate families and caregivers on therapy plans and progress.
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility, no local candidates accepted.
• First-time travelers may be considered.

Skills

CCC-SLP

NICU training

Pediatric feeding/swallowing

2+ years experience

Tennessee license

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

American Traveler seeks a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist with NICU training and CCC-SLP certification for a full-time inpatient rehabilitation role at a children's hospital.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
• Tennessee SLP license required if applicable
• At least 2 years of experience as a licensed SLP
• Required pediatric feeding and swallowing experience
• Required experience in a children's hospital setting
• NICU training required
• No gaps in work history equaling 90 days or more in the past 12 months

Responsibilities

• Inpatient pediatric rehabilitation services at a children's hospital
• Treats patients from birth through adolescence, including NICU population
• Supports children with complex medical needs such as dysphagia, tracheostomy, and traumatic brain injury
• Conducts feeding and swallowing assessments including video-fluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS)
• Documents patient progress and outcomes using EMR systems
• 40 hour work week with scheduled shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Rotating on-call weekends required
• 13-week assignment length
• Provide speech-language evaluations and therapy for pediatric patients
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including PTs, OTs, physicians, and nurses
• Assist with discharge planning
• Educate families and caregivers on therapy plans and progress
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility, no local candidates accepted
• First-time travelers may be considered

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-768543

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