Travel Speech Language Pathologist
Zion, Illinois
Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Midwestern Regional Medical Center

No on call, no float, no weekends.

Oncology-based: head/neck oncology, i.e., tracheostomy care and laryngectomy care.

Unit generally has a moderate pace, but fluxuates.

Modified barium swallow study commonly performed.

Primarily cognitive, language, speech, voice assessment and treatments.

1st time traveler OK.

~80hr orientation with ~72hr on floor.

Wine colored scrubs (not provided).

EPIC documentation.

Skills/Experience REQUIRED: Dysarthria; Dysphagia; Tracheostomy; Voice; Bedside Swallow Evaluation; Conducting Modified Barium Swallow Studies; Interpreting Modified Barium Swallow Studies; Signs & Symptoms of Physical, Sexual, Psychological abuse; Patient/Family Education; Assessment; Discharge; Evaluation; Point of Service Documentation; Reassessments; Young/Middle/Older adult cases.

Skills/Experience Preferred: Acute Care; Adult Outpatient; CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident); Layngectomy; Augmentative Communication; Conducting Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluations of Swallow (FEES); International Dysphagia Diet; Interpreting FEES; Laryngectomy; Modifying Diet Orders; Myofascial Release/Manual Therapy; Passy Muir Valves; Trach/Vent; Voice Prothesis; BAE (Boston Aphasia Evaluation); WAB (Western Aphasia Battery); Medicaid; Medicare A; Medicare B; Point of Service Documentation; SLP Evaluation Coding.

No on call, no float, no weekends.

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Required for all RNs. AHA Only (Provider or Instructor); RQI acceptable.

Flu vaccines are available onsite at the Duarte campus Monday-Friday from 7am-10am; employee ID number must be presented to obtain.

Starting on 9-24, flu vaccine or approved exemption is REQUIRED for client clearance.