Travel Speech Language Pathologist
Annapolis, MD
Critical Connection, inc
5x8 hrs

Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Acute Care -needed for a Community-based Hospital in Annapolis, MD.

• $2000-$2200 per week after tax take home.
• Local Contract Rates: $55-$60 per hr.
• 40 hours guaranteed.
• First Day Health benefits
• Acute Care or Inpatient Rehab preferred.
• 1 week of paid orientation/training on the floor
• MD PT license or Compact MD license

ABOUT US:
Our progressive Rehab Hospital is looking for highly motivated and intellectually curious professionals to work in an environment providing compassionate and quality care. Our primary role is to help our patients and clients gain and maintain as much control and independence in their lives as possible. We emphasize strengths, not limitations. We provide the appropriate setting and level of care that enable individuals to reach their highest functional level.

Our therapy staff offers a broad range of intensive therapeutic services designed to maximize the functional capabilities of our patients in the acute care setting. Our goal is to enable them to reach their highest level of independence as quickly as possible. Our highly advanced programs, incorporate the expertise of our distinguished team of professionals.

Evaluates patients in the acute care medical setting for Speech-Language Pathology services and provides therapeutic intervention according to professional and departmental standards. Assesses the appropriateness and effectiveness of services provided based on the needs of the individual patient and completes documentation according to the standards set by the Inpatient Rehabilitation Department.

Essential Job Duties:

• Performs Speech-Language Pathology evaluations and treatments involving varied diagnoses and units using a variety of appropriate treatment techniques and completes documentation according to established departmental policies and procedures.
• Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives engaging in excellent customer service practices including but not limited to following ICARE principles. Consults with and serves as a resource for physicians, nursing staff, and other clinicians to increase knowledge of Speech-Language Pathology scope of practice to identify patients who would benefit from Speech-Language Pathology services.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

The minimum level of education and experience for this position includes:

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Previous experience required; acute care experience preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and personalized service
• 100% Medical and Dental coverage from your first day of employment. 3 different Health plans to choose from that best fit your needs.
• Housing stipend
• Meals and Incidentals
• License Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance
• Weekly pay schedule with Direct Deposit
• $1200 Continuing ED/CEU assistance and Local Inservices (free of cost)
• 401 K Plan
• Short and Long