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Travel Speech Language Pathologist
Jamestown, North Dakota
Jamestown Regional Medical Center

$2,244-2,584/week

Posted 18 hours ago Verified

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To serve the language, speech, and dysphagia needs of inpatients, outpatients, and home care patients of the hospital through assessment of communication and/or swallowing disorders, assisting the individual to communicate to the best of their abilities, assisting family and staff in communicating with the individual, developing and implementing individualized therapy programs and arranging for continued treatment after discharge if necessary.
Assesses patients of all age groups (infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics), develops, plans, and implements an individualized therapy program for each patient.
Assessment and treatment of: aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, and cognitive/linguistic defects from stroke, brain tumor or trauma, traumatic brain injury patients experiencing cognitive/linguistic problems, laryngotomized patients and voice disorders, cleft palate and fluency disorders, speech and language disorders, dysphagia.

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Dept of 1, only SLP on staff - covers mostly outpatient, occasional inpatient coverage as needed, rare home health as needed.

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Cost of Living

Jamestown's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
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Weather

Average summer highs in Jamestown are around 80°F, while winter lows can drop to around 0°F.

Furnished Housing

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Transportation

Jamestown is car-friendly with easily accessible parking.
Public transportation options are limited, and most residents rely on private vehicles for transportation.

Demographics

Jamestown has a predominantly Caucasian population with some diversity.
The age range is diverse, with a significant population of older adults.
Common health issues may include seasonal affective disorder due to the long winter months.
There is a small but active community of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Jamestown offers a variety of restaurants serving local and international cuisines.
The city has a vibrant arts community with galleries and local music events.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy activities like golfing and fishing, and outdoor enthusiasts can explore the nearby parks and trails.

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