Travel Speech Therapist - Long Term Acute Care

Travel Speech Therapist - Long Term Acute Care

American Traveler

Mound City, Missouri, United States

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

$2,507.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist for a Long Term Care position requiring CCC certification and MO or compact licensure.

Details

Long Term Care facility setting within the Speech Language Pathology department

Treats patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders

Provides group therapy in addition to individual treatment sessions

Typical caseload of 10-14 patients per day depending on evaluations scheduled

Standard treatment sessions run approximately 30 minutes

Days shift, 8 hours, Monday through Friday

Start time flexible between 6 AM and 10 AM as long as consistent and communicated with the Director of Rehab

No weekend work required unless a holiday falls Monday through Friday, in which case hours are made up on the weekend

No on-call requirements

Each therapist typically has a dedicated device for documentation

Requirements

Active MO state RN license or compact license required

CCC certification required

1 year of SLP experience required

New graduates accepted if they completed Level II clinical experience (Level I observation alone not accepted)

LTC or Rehab setting experience required

1 reference required for consideration

Additional Information

Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders using standardized assessments and evidence-based practice

Develop and adjust plans of care based on patient progress and treatment outcomes

Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers

Communicate patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans with supervisors and healthcare team members

Complete comprehensive discharge summaries and maintain accurate clinical documentation

Participate in required meetings including patient care conferences, utilization review, and rehabilitation meetings

Attend facility and company required trainings and in-services

Obtain necessary DME or supplies per regulatory and clinical requirements

May supervise and support CFY or student Speech-Language Pathologists

Adhere to ASHA and state practice acts, codes of conduct, and ethics standards

No more than 7 days of RTO may be requested during the assignment