Job Description & Requirements
Speech & Language Pathologist - Acute - (SLP)
StartDate: ASAP
Available Shifts: 8 D
Pay Rate: $1404.00 - $1618.00
Tell us about the unit(s):
· Number of Beds – hospital 364 beds (we treat in all units)
· Number of Staff – 6
· Type of staff:
o Day Shift – 8:00-4:30
o Night Shift - None
· Patient Ratios – N/A
· Type of equipment – N/A
· EMR – Meditech
· Permanent Positions on Unit Avaliable? (Y/N) – Yes
Typical hiring profile
Skill Set Most recruited for: (Travel RNs, local CNAs and sitters)
Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.
· Acute care skills/experience
· Able to perform Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS)
Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first.
· Able to perform Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES)
· NICU experience (this would be a bonus but not necessary)
List typical procedures performed on unit(s):
· Swallow assessments (bedside, MBSS, FEES)
· Cognitive assessments
Best personality Fit:
· Flexible
· Team player
Dress Code: Include requirements, but most of all not acceptable attire.
· Scrub Color - Black pants, olive green tops
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Required Qualifications
NO ON CALL REQUIRED
Requires Texas Speech Therapist License
Preferred Qualifications
Able to perform Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES)
NICU experience (this would be a bonus but not necessary)
Facility LocationSituated among an abundance of lakes, hills and lush greenery, the capital of Texas is home to a diverse culture and is a refuge for outdoor enthusiasts and music lovers. Here you’ll find an abundance of museums, restaurants, historic buildings, and cultural institutions such as universities and government facilities. Known for its vibrant and youthful social life, Austin is also home to Texas’ high-tech corridor and one of the nation’s largest music and film festivals.
Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:
- Competitive pay rates
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Competitive Housing Deal
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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Chris Dunn
