Description

American Traveler seeks a full-time Speech Therapist with active state licensure and BLS certification for a hospital-based rehabilitation therapy role.

Details

• Hospital-based Speech Therapist position within the Rehabilitation Therapy department
• Full-time schedule, Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm
• 13-week assignment length

Requirements

• Current and active state Speech-Language Pathology license required, if applicable
• Current BLS certification required
• Entry-level candidates with no prior experience will be considered

Additional Information

• Assess and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders to help patients communicate and swallow safely
• Complete patient documentation including initial evaluations, plans of care, progress reports, and discharge reports
• Contact insurance companies regarding patient benefits
• Provide education to nursing, physician, dietary, and food service staff on evaluation results and evidence-based recommendations
• Develop in-service presentations and educational opportunities for staff
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to deliver patient-centered treatment
• Assist patients and families with hospital navigation
• Perform routine tasks such as treatment room cleaning and patient reminder calls
• First-time travelers will be considered for this role