Description

American Traveler is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with ASHA CCC certification and at least 1 year of experience for a 13-week travel contract at a critical access hospital in a post-acute care setting.

Details

• Post-acute care setting at a 25-bed critical access hospital
• Speech Therapy department covering primarily outpatient caseload, with occasional inpatient and rare home health coverage PRN
• Treats patients across all age groups, including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Assessment and treatment of aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, cognitive/linguistic deficits, TBI, laryngectomy, voice disorders, cleft palate, fluency disorders, and dysphagia
• Utilizes Epic EMR and TIMS for videofluoroscopy
• Monday through Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm day shift, 8-hour shifts
• Sole SLP on staff — works independently without on-site SLP peers
• No call or weekend requirements indicated
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) required
• Valid North Dakota SLP license required; license required if applicable
• Current BLS certification required
• Experience performing swallowing assessments and videofluoroscopy
• Ability to provide general care across all age groups
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Additional Information

• Conducts comprehensive assessments and develops individualized therapy programs for inpatient, outpatient, and home care patients
• Performs videofluoroscopic swallow studies using TIMS
• Supports family and staff communication strategies for patients with communication disorders
• Arranges continued treatment or follow-up care planning upon patient discharge
• Collaborates with PT, OT, and Audiology as part of the interdisciplinary team
• First week includes onboarding/orientation
• Required online modules must be completed prior to start
• Business casual dress code
• Local candidates are accepted for this position
• Candidates with any previous employment at this facility must disclose it for a do-not-use (DNU) check