Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - $1,612 per week in Gallipolis, OH

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Gallipolis, Ohio, 45631!

Pay Information

$1,612 per week

About The Position

Job Title : Speech and Language Pathologist

Profession : Speech and Language Pathologist

Specialty : Staff Augmentation

Duration : 13 weeks

Shift : Day

Hours per Shift : 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM

Experience : Minimum years of experience required

License : Required

Certifications : Required

Must-Have : Relevant experience in assessments and therapy

Description :

Conduct assessments and evaluations to determine individuals' levels of receptive and expressive speech and language skills, swallowing skills, and social / pragmatic skills.

Develop, modify, and implement individual and group therapy treatment programs to enhance communication, address swallowing deficiencies, and prevent asphyxiation.

Recommend changes in food texture and liquid consistency during meals and snacks based on assessment results.

Confer with medical staff regarding medications to improve swallowing.

Participate in or suggest participation in barium swallowing studies and follow-up.

Design and deliver speech, language, and dysphagia management services, including hearing screenings.

Provide training and support for individuals using hearing aids, assisting in beginning reading, word recognition, social communication skills, and sign language.

Design and deliver in-service training to staff on speech-language techniques and protocols for individual and group communication and swallowing treatments.

Act as a sign language interpreter as necessary.

Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide professional insight and goal planning for treatment and care of individuals.

Attend meetings, workshops, and seminars to improve professional skills and knowledge.

Counsel and inform guardians and family members regarding speech-language, hearing, and swallowing issues.

Compose and complete reports, lesson plans, and other program-related documents necessary to implement, modify, and track progress of treatment therapy programs.

Operate personal computers using office systems software and / or specialized communication software to create, edit, and store records, reports, lesson plans, and treatment therapy.

Develop augmentative communication devices, including signs, photos / picture boards, communication wallets, and sign language books.

Maintain electronic augmentative communication devices and hearing aids.

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Job Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

About Cynet Health

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