Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Acute Care

Details

Client Name
Tiffany Heights - WHR

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Allied

Profession
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Specialty
Acute Care

Job ID
37608155

Job Title
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Acute Care

Weekly Pay
$2041.0


Shift Details

Shift
Nights - 3 x 12

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
10/26/2026

End Date
01/25/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
TITLE
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Speech-Language Pathology

ASSIGNMENT DETAILS
Contract Length: 13 weeks

REQUIREMENTS
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
- Current state license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), or CFY status with supervision
- Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or geriatric setting preferred
- Strong clinical skills in evaluation and treatment of dysphagia, cognitive-linguistic deficits, and communication disorders
- Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of residents with speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and physician orders.
- Provide direct therapy services targeting communication skills, cognitive-linguistic functioning, and safe swallowing.
- Perform and interpret swallow assessments and make diet modification recommendations.
- Document all evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with guidelines.
- Educate residents, families, and staff on therapy plans, communication strategies, and safe swallowing techniques.
- Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings, contributing to resident-centered goals.
- Monitor and adjust treatment plans based on resident progress and functional outcomes.
- Supervise Clinical Fellows (CFYs) and/or Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) in accordance with guidelines.


Client Details

Address
1531 Nebraska St

City
Mound City

State
MO

Zip Code
64470


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