Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Zion, IL - Excellent Benefits 2024-10-27

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Zion, Illinois, 60099!

About The Position

Job Title : Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Job Specialty : Inpatient Rehabilitation - Speech Therapy Job Duration : 13 Weeks Shift : Day Shift, 5x8-Hour (08 : 00 - 16 : 30) Guaranteed Hours : Not specified Experience : 2 years required, 5 preferred;

First-time traveler OK License : State SLP License in hand Certifications : BLS (AHA only, no HeartCode) Must-Have : Dysarthria- Dysphagia- Tracheostomy- Voice- Bedside Swallow Evaluation- Conducting and interpreting Modified Barium Swallow Studies- Knowledge of signs & symptoms of abuse- Patient / Family Education- Assessment, Evaluation and Discharge- Point of Service Documentation- Reassessments- Experience with Young, Middle, and Older Adult Cases Job Description : Hybrid inpatient / outpatient role focusing on oncology-based care, specifically head / neck oncology, tracheostomy care, and laryngectomy care.

• Work schedule of 5x8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, 08 : 00 - 16 : 30.- No on-call duties, no floating, and no weekend shifts.
• The unit generally operates at a moderate pace with fluctuations.- Common responsibilities include conducting Modified Barium Swallow Studies.
• Primary duties involve cognitive, language, speech, and voice assessment and treatments.- Required to wear wine-colored scrubs (not provided).
• Use EPIC for documentation.- Orientation period includes approximately 80 hours, with 72 hours on the floor.- Preferred experience with acute care, adult outpatient, CVA, laryngectomy, and various speech and language assessments.
• Experience with Passy Muir Valves, voice prostheses, and modifying diet orders is advantageous.- Experience with the International Dysphagia Diet, myofascial release / manual therapy, and augmentative communication is preferred.
• Must be comfortable with SLP evaluation coding and understand insurances like Medicaid, Medicare A, and Medicare B.Please include answers to the following questions with your application : - How many unsupervised or outside-of-grad-school Modified Barium Swallow Studies have you completed per week, or in total?
• How many total laryngectomy patients have you treated, and when was the last time you treated a total laryngectomy patient?
• Do you have experience with seeing head and neck patients immediately post-surgery? How recently, and can you provide examples of surgeries you have seen?

COVID-19 Vaccine is required with medical / religious exemptions only. Flu Vaccine status is unknown. Local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius.

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Job Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS - AHA
• Core Competency
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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