Job Summary
Speech Language Pathologist (Inpatient) — Outpatient Pediatrics – The organization is seeking a qualified Speech Language Pathologist to provide speech therapy treatments in an outpatient pediatric setting. The role involves evaluating patient progress, developing treatment plans, and delivering effective therapy to facilitate patient rehabilitation, with a focus on pediatric care.
Job Details
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8-hour days, minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in Speech Therapy (ST) or Speech Language Pathology, licensure by the ST Board of State of California, American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, 0 years minimum experience, outpatient pediatric work experience preferred
- Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, administer department modalities and protocols appropriate to pediatric patients, and communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team members.
- Responsibilities: Implement treatment plans, provide prescribed speech therapy treatments, conduct patient evaluation, facilitate discharge planning, document patient care thoroughly and promptly, and participate in interdisciplinary communication and programs.
- Additional Information: Knowledge of speech therapy modalities, patient evaluation, patient flow, and effective communication skills are essential for this role.
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