Description

American Traveler seeks a CCC-SLP for an Inpatient Rehabilitation unit requiring MBSImP and Vital Stim certification along with Idaho SLP licensure.

Details

• Inpatient Rehabilitation unit
• Treats adult patients with dysphagia, dysarthria, CVA, TBI, degenerative diseases, and tracheostomy/vent needs
• Performs bedside swallow evaluations, VFSS/Modified Barium Swallow Studies, cognition, and speech/language assessments
• Epic charting system preferred
• Day shift schedule, 4x10 hour shifts from 8:00 to 18:00, on a 7 on/7 off rotation

Requirements

• BLS and CCC-SLP certification required
• MBSImP and Vital Stim certification required
• Idaho SLP license required if applicable
• At least 1 year of experience required
• Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Experience with adaptive equipment, alternative communication devices, Passy Muir valves, trach/vent, and suctioning preferred
• Skilled in dysphagia management, compensatory strategies, Frazier Free Water Protocol, and oral motor techniques preferred
• Knowledge of patient/family education and recognizing signs of abuse

Additional Information

• Conduct evaluations, develop plans of care, and manage discharge planning for inpatient rehab patients
• Perform and interpret Modified Barium Swallow Studies and bedside swallow evaluations
• Provide dysphagia management including diet modification and use of thickening agents
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support patient recovery and safety
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Previous staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• All requested time off must be submitted upfront