Description

American Traveler seeks an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist with CCC-SLP and MBSImP certifications for an inpatient rehab contract at a community hospital in Holyoke, MA.

Details

• Inpatient rehab unit within a 180-bed community hospital, approximately 90 minutes from Boston, MA
• Treats adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses including stroke and infectious respiratory disease
• Specializes in dysphagia management including bedside swallow evaluations, International Dysphagia Diet (IDDSI) implementation, modifying diet orders, and thickening agents
• Average daily census of 15 patients with a 1:15 patient ratio
• Day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Every other weekend coverage required, Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• On-call responsibilities required
• Documents using Meditech Expanse; Meditech experience is preferred
• Unit also utilizes Pyxis medication system and TigerText communication platform
• Supported by interpretation services, respiratory services, and a unit secretary

Requirements

• Active ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
• Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImP) certification required
• Current BLS certification required
• MA state SLP license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed SLP
• Experience in acute care and adult outpatient settings required
• Community hospital experience required
• Prior charge experience required
• Experience with dysphagia assessment and management required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• 2 professional supervisory references from within the past 2 years
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained

Additional Information

• Conduct bedside swallow evaluations and implement dysphagia diet modifications for adult and geriatric patients
• Responsible for full documentation cycle including evaluations, plan of care, concurrent therapy documentation, reassessments, and discharge summaries
• Point-of-service and assessment documentation completed using Meditech Expanse
• Knowledge of signs and symptoms of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse required for patient safety compliance
• Works collaboratively within a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment
• All time-off and scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• 26-week contract assignment