Description

American Traveler is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist with a minimum of 2 years of experience for a 26-week inpatient rehab assignment in Hilo, Hawaii, requiring independent proficiency in Modified Barium Swallow Studies.

Details

• Inpatient acute care rehabilitation setting with possible outpatient referrals
• SNF-level and rehab hospital patient populations
• Performs Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) Studies independently in radiology
• EMR system is Epic; training in documentation provided
• Day shift schedule, 5 days per week with likely inclusion of one weekend day
• Floating to another facility may be required depending on census and staffing

Requirements

• Active Hawaii SLP license required by start of assignment; license required if applicable
• ASHA certification required
• Current BLS/BCLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist, preferably in SNF or rehab hospital settings
• Acute care experience required
• Independent and proficient completion of Modified Barium Swallow Studies in radiology without radiologist supervision required

Additional Information

• Provides speech therapy services in an inpatient rehab and acute care setting, with possible outpatient referrals
• Conducts Modified Barium Swallow Studies independently in the radiology department
• Orientation to the rehab area and training on Epic EMR documentation will be provided
• All travelers must report to Employee Health 48–72 hours prior to the start of the assignment; plan to arrive in Hawaii the Thursday before a Monday start to attend a Friday Employee Health appointment
• Scrubs or attire per facility dress code policy required