Travel Speech Language Pathologist
Greenville, NC
Travel Nurse Across America
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,144/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
We are looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for an immediate travel opening in Greenville, NC. The right SLP should have 1 year of experience; for an exceptional candidate with an appropriate background, 6 months of experience may be accepted. Read below for additional requirements.
As an SLP, you will be responsible for assisting patients with speech, voice, or swallowing impairments and evaluating and developing a plan of care for a variety of patient populations in the acute care setting.
TasksAs an SLP, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:
- Diagnose, treat, and prevent speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
- Create treatment and therapy plans to suit the individualized needs of a diverse population of patients.
- Perform screenings to detect voice or speech disorders.
- Educate patients and family members about speech disorders and causes, including disabilities and traumatic events.
- Report progress and current status to appropriate parties, which may include family members, teachers, or medical professionals.
- Provide timely and accurate documentation following state and/or insurance guidelines.
Must have 6 months of experience; however, new grads are encouraged to apply. Must have BLS and ASHA-SLP National Certification with state-specific licensing.
Speech-Language Pathologists should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. SLPs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.
Requirements*: BLS, ASHA, 2 Years
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
Employer
Travel Nurse Across America
- Guaranteed Pay - Many contracts allow a hospital to call off a set amount of shifts without penalty to the hospital. When that occurs to a traveler on contract with TNAA, their per diems are not affected.
- Paid Sick Leave - Sick leave, in all 50 states, begins accruing from your first day, and you're eligible to use it after 90 days of employment.
- Travel Reimbursement - We offer up to $1,000 in travel expense reimbursement.
- Your Way is Paid - TNAA pays for all costs associated with getting the licenses and certifications needed for your assignment.
- Housing - Get the most out of your housing subsidy with our Easy Stay program or utilize our company provided housing.
- Insurance - We offer liability, vision, dental and health from day one.
About Greenville, NC
As a Travel Speech Language Pathologist in Greenville, NC here's what you should know:- Greenville's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 32°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Greenville.
- Greenville is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
- Greenville has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to pollen.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Greenville offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local college games, and outdoor activities include parks and nature trails.
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