Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist Assistant for a 13-week acute care rehab assignment requiring CCC-SLP certification and experience with bedside swallow studies.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting with assignments across inpatient, outpatient, and rehab units as needed
• Speech pathology unit serving patients with stroke, TBI, neuro conditions, trauma, cognitive impairments, and dysphagia
• Inpatient caseload of up to 13 patients per day; outpatient caseload of up to 9 patients per day; rehab caseload varies
• Rehab unit is supported by approximately 2 rehab aides who assist with patient care
• 8-hour day shifts; shift start times and days of the week vary based on facility need (schedules such as Wed–Sun or Thur–Mon are possible)
• Every other weekend (EOW) requirement; specific weekend schedule communicated at time of requisition
• Holiday coverage is not required
• Floating to other areas within the facility is possible depending on assignment needs
• EMR: Cerner PowerChart (experience preferred; training provided if needed)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active state license for the state of practice required; license must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted (license required if applicable)
• Required certifications: BLS and CCC-SLP (Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology via ASHA) — both must be active; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 1 year of experience required; candidates with inpatient clinical experience may be considered with less than a full year
• Experience with bedside swallow studies required; video swallowing study experience preferred
• Trauma experience preferred
• Travel experience preferred
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, each including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide speech-language pathology support services under the supervision of a licensed SLP across inpatient, outpatient, and/or rehab settings as assigned
• Patient population excludes NICU, pediatrics, PICU, ER, and ICU; inpatient diagnoses include stroke, TBI, neuro, trauma, cardiac, and med-surg presentations
• Department-specific orientation of approximately 1.5 days, including Cerner training if needed — no hospital-wide new hire orientation
• Required uniform: maroon polo shirt, dark-colored pants, and closed-toed shoes; lab coat is optional
• Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past year; candidates placed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered