Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $2,406 per week at Capstone Health summary:
Capstone Health is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a 13-week position in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The role involves evaluating and treating outpatients in compliance with licensure standards, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to achieve patient goals, and providing patient-centered care. Responsibilities include setting objectives, conducting assessments, and coordinating patient care to ensure optimal outcomes and safe operation of therapeutic equipment.
Capstone Health is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Saint Joseph, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 03/31/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Speech-Language Pathologist Job Overview:
Embark on a 13-week Speech-Language Pathologist contract in Saint Joseph, Missouri! The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of outpatients in compliance with licensure standards. The Speech Language Pathologist works with an interdisciplinary team to identify patient goals, barriers to discharge and ongoing speech language services. This position provides patient centered care and exercises independent judgement in planning, organizing and prioritizing workload.
Location: Saint Joseph, MO
Setting: Long Term Care/Rehab
Schedule: Days; M-F (5x8); Occasional weekends
Start Date: 3/31/25
Speech-Language Pathologist Duties:
- Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
- Based on medical referral, medical record, and examination therapist evaluates, sets goals, plans, and executes treatment. Reports findings to other health care team members.
- Provides discharge recommendations, exercise programs, and family teaching, as appropriate.
- Determines the need to refer patients to other diagnostic, medical, and therapeutic services.
- Provides accurate and timely documentation and record keeping. Uses effective time management to coordinate scheduling of patients and meetings, and treats patients on time.
- Demonstrates competency with patient equipment appropriate to the work setting.
- Observes and evaluates treatment affect. Recommends change to physician, if needed.
- Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient, as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments, as per policy.
- Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching, as appropriate.
- Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
- Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
- Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
- Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administrative team.
- Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
- Consults other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
Speech-Language Pathologist Requirements:
-Minimum 1-year SLP experience - Required
-Speech-Language Pathology/CCC-SLP License (COMPACT OK) - Required
-LTC/Rehab Experience - Required
-BLS - Required
Why Join Us as a Speech-Language Pathologist?
-Work in a professional setting with a collaborative team.
-Take advantage of competitive pay and travel-friendly benefits.
-Expand your expertise while enjoying a supportive and professional work environment.
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Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401k retirement plan
Keywords:
Speech Language Pathologist, Travel Therapy, Patient Care, Rehabilitation, SLP, Healthcare, Long Term Care, Patient Evaluation, Speech Therapy, Clinical Documentation
