Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist
Dallas, TX
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,452/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
Pediatric SLP - Therapy
Employment Type: Travel Location: Dallas, Texas (4th floor) Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours: 36 per week Shift: Day shift only (no night shift) On Call: Not required
Unit Overview
- Unit: 75 to 100 bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Therapy Staff: 3-4 OTs/STs provide services. The full PT/OT/ST department has over 65 staff members.
- Patient Ratio: 1 therapist to 10-12 patients
- Equipment: Dr. Brown bottles, positioning equipment, specialty feeders
- Float Scope: Float to all areas of the Children's hospital based on competency, including CICU, PICU, pediatric floors, and NICU if competency is met
Procedures
- Infant feeding and swallowing assessments and interventions
- Speech language assessments and interventions
Hiring Profile
- Most Recruited: Travel RNs, local CNAs, and sitters
Required Qualifications
- Valid Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) license in Texas
- Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist experience, with 1 year of experience including experience within the last year
- ASHA Certification
- BLS certification
- Experience working with infant patients
- Infant feeding and dysphagia experience, birth to school age
Ideal Candidate Traits
- Positive, calm under pressure, and builds relationships quickly
- Confident in skills and abilities, and does not take things personally
Employer
PRIDE Health
60 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 Health 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, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About Dallas, TX
As a travel nurse in Dallas, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Dallas is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
- In the summer, average highs in Dallas reach around 96°F (35.6°C) with lows around 76°F (24.4°C).
- In the winter, average highs are around 57°F (13.9°C) with lows around 37°F (2.8°C).
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are readily available in Dallas, making it easy for travel nurses to find suitable accommodations.
- Dallas is a car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options include DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) buses and light rail for convenient commuting.
- Dallas is a diverse city with a wide range of demographics.
- The population includes people of various ethnicities and age groups.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the pollen in the air.
- Dallas has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous healthcare facilities and medical centers.
- Dallas offers a vibrant food scene with diverse cuisines, including Mexican, Cajun, and Texas barbeque.
- The city also boasts a rich arts and culture scene with museums, art galleries, and music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy events at Cowboys Stadium, while outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
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