ID: 237561
Position Type: Contract Full Time
Shift & Specialty: 5x8; SNF / LTC
Location: Watsontown, Pennsylvania
$1,787.01 - $2,102.36 Per Week
A great SNF / LTC is looking for an experienced Speech Language Pathologist / SLP to join their growing team for a contract assignment!
The 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. Additionally, 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.
Requirements include:
- Must have graduated from an accredited school.
- Current 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.
- Current CPR certification.
- Work within an interdisciplinary team to develop a plan of care for each patient.
- Provide skilled speech therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders.
- Assess patient needs, plan for, evaluate and modify 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.
- Candidate must be an SLP-CCC.
About Centra:
Centra Healthcare Solutions is a nationwide employment firm focusing on finding you a Speech Language Pathology Job, SLP Job, SLP Travel Job, Travel Speech Language Pathology Job, Speech Language Pathologist Job and Travel SLP Job.
Benefits of a Local Contract or Travel Assignment through Centra:
- Highly competitive pay rates
- 401(k) plan
- CEU Reimbursement
- A chance to explore new places and new opportunities throughout the United States
- High coverage of the premiums of a comprehensive health insurance plan
- License and medical reimbursement
- Housing accommodations
Please apply online for this fantastic opportunity. We look forward to assisting you in finding an optimal career.
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