Travel Speech Therapist - Skilled Nursing Facility

American Traveler, LLC.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist for a Long Term Care setting requiring CCC certification and 1 year of LTC or Rehab experience.

The position features a 13-week assignment with dayshift, 8 hours per day, and no weekend or on-call duties. You may float to Parsons as needed and a professional reference is required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Current CCC certification (Certificate of Clinical Competence).
• Massachusetts state SLP license required if applicable.
• At least 1 year of SLP experience in LTC or Rehab.
• New graduates may apply if they have completed a Level II clinical fieldwork experience; Level I observation alone not accepted.
• Experience in a LTC or SNF setting required.
• One professional reference required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Caseload of 10-14 patients per day with 30-minute sessions.
• Days shift, 8 hours per day.
• May float to Parsons as needed.
• Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders.
• Develop and adjust individualized plans of care based on progress and assessments.
• Provide counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other providers.
• Document treatment information in the electronic system timely.
• Attend care conferences and trainings.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical collaboration

Education

CCC certification

Massachusetts SLP license

Job description

American Traveler seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist for a Long Term Care setting requiring CCC certification and 1 year of LTC or Rehab experience.

Requirements

• Current CCC certification (Certificate of Clinical Competence)
• Massachusetts state SLP license required if applicable
• At least 1 year of SLP experience required
• New graduates accepted if they have completed a Level II clinical fieldwork experience (Level I observation alone not accepted)
• Experience in a LTC or SNF setting required
• One professional reference required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Long Term Care (LTC) setting within a Speech Language Pathology department
• Caseload typically includes 10-14 patients per day with treatment sessions averaging 30 minutes
• Days shift, 8 hours per day
• May float to Parsons as needed
• No weekend or on-call requirements
• 13 week assignment
• Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders
• Develop and adjust individualized plans of care based on patient progress and standardized assessments
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other providers
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient care
• Prepare comprehensive discharge summaries per regulatory and clinical standards
• Document all treatment information in the electronic documentation system accurately and timely
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings
• Attend required facility and company trainings and in-services
• Obtain necessary DME or supplies per clinical and regulatory requirements
• Supervise and support Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) or student SLPs as needed
• Maintain adherence to ASHA and state practice acts, codes of conduct, and ethics
• Up to 5 days of requested time off (RTO) may be accommodated

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