Travel and Local Contract - Speech Therapist / Speech Language Pathologist

Offering Premium Pay, Customizable Contracts, Travel Reimbursement, Housing Allowance, Guaranteed Hours, and more!

Work within our network of 31 community hospitals as a full-time employee of Steward Health Care!

Local Travel Contracts Available!

RRT SUMMARY :

Assesses and treats patients with speech / language / swallow and / or neurological disorders. Performs appropriate Speech Therapy evaluations;

designs and implements appropriate treatment plans based on the analysis and interpretation of evaluation results. Maintain proper documentation.

Reports and records all appropriate data to patient’s records. Contributes to the development of staff education and orientation program.

Responsible for personal and professional development. Participates in creating and maintaining an atmosphere which supports the SJMC mission and values.

Consistently provides positive customer service.

• Current Texas License as a Speech Language Pathologist, and a Certificate of Clinical Competence.
• Requires knowledge of general policies and procedures in Speech Therapy as well as advanced skills necessary to perform professional level Speech Therapy evaluation and treatment.
• Work requires a professional level of knowledge acquired through the completion of an accredited Master’s degree program in Speech Language Pathology.
• Technical, clerical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills relevant to patient care / area.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• The ability to use independent judgment in the planning and execution of Speech Therapy programs.
• Leadership abilities in order to direct the activities of support staff.
• Analytical and clinical skills, including knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology, and Speech Therapy treatments, in order to evaluate patients’ communication, cognitive and swallow status, establish therapy goals, and observe, and document, the patients’ condition and progress.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification is required.
• Other certification requirements as defined by the certification policy. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Current Texas License as a Speech Language Pathologist, and a Certificate of Clinical Competence.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience required
• BLS Certification Required
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

BENEFITS OFFERED :

We have many plans with various deductibles, which can cover individuals or families so you can customize a plan that will work for you! Steward Health Care works with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to provide affordable health insurance for our employees in benefit eligible positions.

Our Health Plans Highlights are :

• Deductibles will not apply to services provided by a Steward provider (Tier 1).
• Office visits copays will be $0 when a member uses a Steward Provider (Tier 1).
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse office visits will be $0 for all In-Network providers (Tier1, Tier 2, and Tier 3).

Other Benefits provided :

Dental Insurance, Employee Assistance, Transitions Program, 401(k)

Salary Range :

$45.00 - $50.00

Please feel free to email us with any questions regarding the Steward National Traveler Network!

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