Speech Language Pathologist
Richmond, VA
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,981/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingClinic
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Travel Position
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
- Must have 2 years of experience in a hospital setting.
- Experience in hospital and inpatient rehab preferred.
- Skilled in stroke evaluation and treatment.
- Procedures performed include swallowing and language assessments and treatments.
- May float to acute hospital units if rehab census is low and on weekends.
- Scheduling: Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM; weekend rotation required.
- Patient ratio approximately 8-9:1.
- Unit staffing includes 3 speech therapists and 1 tech.
- Use of AIDET communication and immediate service recovery expected.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in Virginia
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist, including experience within the last year
- ASHA Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Work Environment & Equipment
- Unit has 44 beds.
- Equipment includes Vital Stim, AmpCare, MBSS with TIMS, and FEES.
- Documentation system: Meditech Expanse.
- Dress code: Black scrub bottoms and royal blue top preferred.
Additional Information
- Joint Commission Stroke Certification held by the unit.
- Opportunity to work with experienced staff and advanced technology.
- Floating to acute care units may be required based on census.
Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Richmond, VA
About
Located on the banks of the James River, Richmond, Virginia, is a historic city known for its beautiful architecture, rich history and scenic river views. In addition to historical landmarks such as the State Capitol building and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond is also home to several excellent colleges and universities, including the University of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University. For a taste of local Southern flavor, check out Max Downtown for a delicious farm-to-table meal or stop by The Tobacco Company Restaurant for some of the best ribs around. Richmond’s cost of living is significantly lower than the national average, making it an even more appealing destination for thrifty locals and visitors.
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