Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language PathologistMedPro Healthcare Staffing, a Joint Commission-certified staffing agency, is seeking a quality Speech Language Pathologist for an assignment with one of our top healthcare clients.RequirementsCurrent state license as a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP or proactively in the process of the application process for current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP.At least one year of professional working experience.Must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.Current CPR certification.Must have CCC's.Other requirements to be determined by our client facility.BenefitsWeekly pay and direct deposit.Full coverage of all credentialing fees.Private housing or housing allowance.Group Health insurance for you and your family.Company-paid life and disability insurance.Travel reimbursement.401(k) matching.Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000.Duties ResponsibilitiesThe Speech Language Pathologist / SLP is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require treatment for speech, hearing and or language deficits. The Speech Language Pathologist / SLP will teach patients how to make sounds, improve their voices, or increase their oral or written language skills to communicate more effectively. Also, the Speech Language Pathologist / SLP will teach individuals how to strengthen muscles or use compensatory strategies to swallow without choking or inhaling food or liquid.Provide skilled speech therapy services / interventions in accordance with physician orders.Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of speech therapy interventions.Set realistic and achievable goals for patients to develop, or recover, reliable communication and swallowing skills so that the patient can fulfill their educational, vocational and social roles.