Travel Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)
Tuba City, AZ
DT-Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus
$2,722/weekOverview
- Start Date12/16/2024
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care73 bedsAltera Digital Health a Harris Company
Pay
Benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Referral bonus
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
DT-Trak is a national medical staffing company that works with federal, state, and commercial hospital systems.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Speech-Language Pathologist I/II / Advanced Speech-Language Pathologist I/II position serves to provide quality speech and/or language therapy services to a predominantly Native American population for the rehabilitation of patients with various developmental, cognitive and/or mental, emotional, and physical disabilities by planning and administering medically based speech therapy (regular work week, weekend services not available at this time) for inpatient and outpatient. Responsible for assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results for patients ranging in age from birth through geriatric and documentation in electronic health record; determining speech therapy treatment plans by physician referral or in consultation with physicians and setting realistic treatment goals depending on the patient’s physical, mental abilities, needs, and evaluation findings and/or diagnosis; recommending and implementing adjustments and modification to therapy plan based on patient’s progress; document results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services in patient records; select and construct therapies according to the patient’s goals and needs; instructs patient, family, and staff in appropriate speech-language procedures/therapies or home program to allow carry over of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities; provision of specialty services include but not limited to swallowing evaluation, Videofluoroscopy (VFSS) or Modified Barium Swallowing (MBS), Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES); cognitive treatment, voice treatment, pediatric speech/language therapy treatment, pediatric feeding evaluation; provision of specialty clinics including but not limited to Geriatric clinic, Assistive Technology/adaptive equipment evaluation/treatment; assist direction and development of the speech therapy service to include continued quality improvement, risk management and safety; complies with federal, and state speech therapy certification requirements and follow TCHRCC policy and procedures; complies with the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and Scope of Practice as set forth by the American Speech-Language Association; provide training and in-services for student and staff education; consult with Physical Rehabilitation team, and other health care workers (e.g., physicians, nurses, social workers, etc.); and other duties as assigned. Responsibilities also include maintaining TCRHCC Medical Staff Credentialing Core Privileges.
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
Education (Speech-Language Pathologist I/II & Advanced Speech-Language Pathologist I/II):
· Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a school accredited by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
Licensure (Speech-Language Pathologist I/II & Advanced Speech-Language Pathologist I/II):
· Must have and maintain certification of clinical competence in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA
· Applicant must possess a valid, current, full and unrestricted Speech-Language Pathology license from Arizona Department of Health or in any state within the United States, District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico,
Certification:
Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association during employment at TCRHCC
Credentialing:
Applicant must meet requirements to be credentialed to serve on the Medical Staff. All related information required for credentialing must be provided.
Experience:
2 years of experience as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
Facility
Tuba City Regional Health Care
1 nurse recommends working with Tuba City Regional Health Care
Pros
great clinical environment for pharmacists.
Cons
may be too isolated and far from a city for some.
- Short Term Acute Care
- 73 beds
- Altera Digital Health a Harris Company
Employer
DT-Healthcare Staffing
About Tuba City, AZ
As a travel nurse in Tuba City, AZ here's what you should know:- Tuba City's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- However, wages may be lower to match the lower cost of living.
- Tuba City experiences hot summers with average highs around 90°F and cold winters with average lows around 18°F.
- Short term rentals may be limited in Tuba City, but furnished housing options can be found with some effort.
- Tuba City is car-friendly, as public transportation options are limited.
- Tuba City has a diverse population with a significant Native American demographic.
- Common health issues may include diabetes and respiratory conditions.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the demand for healthcare services in the area.
- Tuba City offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking and exploring nearby national parks.
- The local dining scene features a mix of traditional and modern cuisine.
- Cultural events and art exhibits showcase the rich Native American heritage of the area.
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