Speech Language Pathologist
Rancho Mirage, CA
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist (SLP IP) The position is based in an inpatient healthcare setting. It involves delivering specialized speech therapy treatments to facilitate patient rehabilitation, evaluating progress, and developing discharge plans to support optimal recovery outcomes.

Job Details

• Position Description: Implements treatment plans and selects modalities to meet specific established goals. Provides prescribed speech therapy treatment to facilitate the rehabilitation of mentally or physically handicapped patients. Assists in evaluating patient progress and recommends discharge planning. Conducts and assists with patient activities and maintains appropriate records. Demonstrates compliance with the Code of Conduct and relevant policies, and reports suspected violations. Performs evaluation and established treatment plans based on age-specific, cultural, and rehabilitative needs in accordance with licensing, accreditation standards, and the Speech Therapy Practice Act. Provides effective therapy treatments and appropriately delegates patient treatment procedures and modalities. Offers safe and comprehensive discharge planning. Ensures individual productivity meets department standards. Maintains thorough, timely, and professional patient care documentation through Health Enterprise Database. Utilizes all resources to assist with patient flow (prints forms, schedules patients, etc.). Provides education and mentoring for student interns and participates in special department programs. Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and coordination to maximize patient outcomes. Communicates positively and timely with patients, co-workers, supervisors, other departments, and physicians. Maintains equipment and treatment areas. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Required Qualifications: Masters degree in Speech Therapy (ST) or Speech Language Pathology, licensure by the ST Board of State of California, American Heart Association BLS certification, and at least 1 year of speech therapy or healthcare experience.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8-hour days, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Outpatient pediatric work experience is required. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, evaluate patients, participate in discharge planning, and communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits