Advance your career as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) by making a meaningful impact on patients in a hospital setting. This contract position is ideal for a professional eager to assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive direct patient care, including assessment and treatment of speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
- Develop and maintain thorough patient documentation, such as evaluations, plans of care, progress updates, and discharge summaries.
- Prepare effectively for evaluation and treatment sessions to maximize patient outcomes.
- Liaise with insurance companies to verify patient benefits and ensure smooth access to services.
- Educate hospital staff—including nurses, physicians, dietitians, and food service workers—on evaluation results, recommendations, and best practices.
- Design and deliver in-service presentations and educational sessions for staff development.
- Collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
- Support the upkeep and sanitation of treatment areas following sessions.
- Conduct reminder calls to patients regarding upcoming appointments.
- Assist patients and families with hospital navigation, fostering a supportive care environment.
- Complete additional tasks as assigned to support effective therapy services.
Desired Qualifications:
- Active license as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP).
- Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred.
- Strong understanding of speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and patient advocacy skills.
- Ability to educate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
This contract role offers a rewarding professional experience in a dynamic hospital environment, where your expertise will have a direct and lasting impact on patients’ ability to communicate and safely swallow. If you are a passionate SLP dedicated to high-quality, patient-focused care, we encourage you to submit your application today and take the next step in your clinical journey.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
- Competitive Salary
- Weekly Paycheck
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Extensive Medical Coverage
- Licensing Assistance
- Custom Housing
- Travel Assistance
- Professional Development Reimbursement