Speech Language Pathologist SNF/LTC
Pueblo, CO
Centra Healthcare Allied
5x8 hrs
$2,038/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
A great SNF / LTC is looking for an experienced Speech Language Pathologist / SLP to join their growing team for a contract assignment!
The Speech Language Pathologist / SLP is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require treatment for speech, hearing and or language deficits. The Speech Language Pathologist / SLP will teach patients how to make sounds, improve their voices, or increase their oral or written language skills to communicate more effectively. Also, the Speech Language Pathologist / SLP will teach individuals how to strengthen muscles or use compensatory strategies to swallow without choking or inhaling food or liquid.
Requirements include:
- Must have graduated from an accredited school.
- Current state license as a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP or proactively in the process of the application process for current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP.
- Current CPR certification.
- Work within an interdisciplinary team to develop a plan of care for each patient.
- Provide skilled speech therapy services / interventions in accordance with physician orders.
- Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of speech therapy interventions.
- Set realistic and achievable goals for patients to develop, or recover, reliable communication and swallowing skills so that the patient can fulfill their educational, vocational and social roles
- Candidate must be an SLP-CCC.
About Centra:
Centra Healthcare Solutions is a nationwide employment firm focusing on finding you a Speech Language Pathology Job, SLP Job, SLP Travel Job, Travel Speech Language Pathology Job, Speech Language Pathologist Job and Travel SLP Job. We have many dynamic positions with cutting edge programs throughout the entire United States and various settings to meet each healthcare professional's criteria.
Benefits of a Local Contract or Travel Assignment through Centra:
- Highly competitive pay rates
- 401(k) plan
- Direct deposit
- CEU Reimbursement
- A chance to explore new places and new opportunities throughout the United States
- High coverage of the premiums of a comprehensive health insurance plan
- License and medical reimbursement
- Housing accommodations
- Assignment completion bonuses
Please apply online for this fantastic opportunity. We look forward to assisting you in finding an optimal career.
Employer
Centra Healthcare Allied
About Pueblo, CO
As a Travel Speech Language Pathologist in Pueblo, CO here's what you should know:- Pueblo's cost of living is 14% lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Pueblo experiences hot summers with average highs of 90°F and mild winters with average lows of 17°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Pueblo, with options available for furnished housing.
- Pueblo is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Pueblo has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to the high altitude.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Pueblo offers a variety of restaurants, especially known for its Mexican cuisine.
- The city has a vibrant art scene, with galleries and museums to explore.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and water activities at nearby reservoirs.
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