Compensation : $48 - $48 Hourly Client Job Ref ID : 134058 Shift Description : Day shift
Travel Speech Language Pathologist - day shift Ithaca, New York, United States - 13045Job Title: Travel Speech Language Pathologist - day shift Shift: Days - 8 hours - five days Duration: 13 weeks Start Date: 05/12/2023 Stipend: $1,281 Hourly Pay: $48 OT: 1.5 Weekly pay: $1,800 JOB DESCRIPTION The Speech-Language Pathologist will perform screenings, assess patient condition per ordering physician prescriptions, and design therapy and treatment plans to help the patient develop necessary communication and/or swallowing skills. The Speech-Language Pathologist will be knowledgeable in all patient care duties and documentation requirements for the following: Emergency, Acute, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Therapy Services, and Imaging for Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Studies. The Speech-Language Pathologist will be caring, empathetic and knowledgeable about communication and swallowing conditions and therapies. Job Responsibilities include :
- Diagnosing, treating, and preventing speech, language, cognitive-linguistic, voice and swallowing disorders.
- Creating treatment and therapy plans to suit the individualized needs of a diverse population of patients.
- Performing screenings to detect speech, language, cognitive-linguistic, voice and swallowing deficits. Recommending skilled speech-language pathology evaluation orders, if/when appropriate.
- Referring clients to additional medical or educational services, as appropriate.
- Educating patients, family members, and professional colleagues about communication and swallowing disorders and causes, including disabilities and traumatic events.
- Keeping detailed records relating to patient conditions, care plans, therapies, and progress.
- Documenting information and writing reports with details regarding patient billing, insurance, evaluations, progress, treatment and discharge of patients.
- Remaining flexible regarding work schedule to meet client-staffing requirements.
- Performing related duties and responsibilities as required.
- Delivering age appropriate care for the patient population.
- Working collaboratively with professionals from many other disciplines.
- Attending and participating in scheduled staff and interdisciplinary patient care meetings.
- Is flexible in assuming other appropriate responsibilities not noted above.
QUALIFICATIONS Work Experience
- Minimum of two years in specialty in similar size hospital
- Experience with Cerner Electronic Medical Record.
License/Registration/Certification
- Valid Professional License to practice Speech-Language Pathology in the state of New York
- Must possess Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
- CPR (by the American Heart Association)
- BLS, ACLS - American Heart Association
Education and Training
- Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Physical Requirements - Must be able to push, pull, bend, and ambulate without assistance. ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUS Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY. With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop. BENEFITS
- Personalized recruiter that is solely dedicated to you! Weekly pay
- Direct deposit
- Completion bonuses
- Housing stipend
- Per diem daily meals and incidentals
- Reimbursements on state licensing, medical exams, vaccines,
- Travel expenses to assignment (mileage, airfare, etc.,) Free telemedicine services
- Medical , dental and vision insurance
- Prescription drug card
- Referral bonuses .
- ....and much more!
Required Skills Cerner
Reference Code 134058
Job Category Speech Language Pathologist
Facility Type Agency,Hospital Based
Pay Rate 48 - 48USDPer Hour
Specialty Audiology
Geographical Setting Urban
On Call Yes
Board Certification Yes