Job Summary:
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Inpatient position located in en_US. This role involves evaluating assigned patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support patient discharges. The position is part of an initial 26-week contract with an option for extension, focused on delivering high-quality care in a hospital setting.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist; current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association; BLS Certification; one or more years of clinical experience; FEES Certified.
- Demonstrates behaviors aligned with the organization’s Mission Statement and Core Values.
- Upholds confidentiality and professional standards, including compliance with the organizational Code of Conduct.
- Promotes patient and employee safety, focusing on safe patient handling, infectious diseases, slips/trips and falls, and work environment safety.
- Completes comprehensive evaluations, utilizing clinical reasoning to develop and adjust treatment plans aimed at progressing patients towards discharge within established lengths of stay.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to address barriers to discharge, including equipment trialing, patient and family education, and planning for ongoing services.
- Manages individual and group treatment sessions effectively and efficiently based on patient care needs.
- Documents medical records clearly, accurately, and timely, including goal setting, functional assessments, and discharge summaries, ensuring compliance with relevant state, federal, and organizational guidelines.
- Participates in student programs and provides supervision, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Actively pursues professional development through continuing education and involvement in professional organizations.
- Engages in patient and community advocacy activities, including health fairs and professional memberships.
- Maintains licensure and completes mandated continuing education; adheres to all regulatory and ethical standards.
- Contributes to performance improvement initiatives, offering feedback and participating in organizational efforts to enhance service quality.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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
