Job Summary
Speech Language Pathologist Inpatient (SLP IP) — Albuquerque, New Mexico. This position involves providing specialized speech-language pathology services within an LTACH environment. The role supports adult patients with conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and respiratory failure, ensuring comprehensive communication and swallowing assessments.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, minimum of 1 year of experience in a clinical setting, with a focus on inpatient care.
- Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The role involves working with patients aged 18 and older in an LTACH setting, utilizing equipment such as MBSS swallow chair, C-arm for MBSS, and FEES equipment. The unit features 57 beds, with patient populations including those with stroke, TBIs, cardiac arrest, encephalopathy, and respiratory failure. Efficient documentation and good communication skills are preferred, along with energetic and team-oriented personalities.
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
