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Speech Language Pathologist, Long Term Care
Abilene, Texas
The Oaks at Radford Hills Healthcare Center

$2,259-2,616/week
Posted 5 hours ago
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Job Opportunity: Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location: Abilene, Texas
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

  • Develop treatment plans to improve swallowing, cognitive, and communication abilities, and to decrease aspirations.
  • Create communication treatment plans to help individuals better understand and be understood by others.
  • Lead, guide, and direct the delivery of speech language pathology and audiology services in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations, standards, and facility policies.
  • Provide appropriate care and services to residents in a long-term care setting.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP).
  • Valid Texas license or compact license for Speech and Language Pathology.

Additional Information

  • No references required at time of submission.
  • Prior travel experience is not specified as required.

About Abilene, TX

As a Travel Speech Language Pathologist in Abilene, TX here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Abilene is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for money.
Weather
  • Abilene experiences hot summers with average highs around 95°F and mild winters with average lows around 33°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Abilene, providing convenience for travel nurses.
Transportation
  • Abilene is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
  • Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
Demographics
  • Abilene has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of medical facilities and healthcare opportunities.
Things to Do
  • Abilene offers a variety of activities including dining at Tex-Mex and Texas-style BBQ restaurants, exploring historical sites like Frontier Texas and Buffalo Gap Historic Village, visiting the Abilene Zoo, playing golf at outstanding courses, and enjoying the outdoors at places like Fort Phantom Hill.
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