Speech-Language Pathologist – $2603 - $2717

Location:

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

Pay & Health & Welfare

Local Pay Rate

·       Pay: $60/hr

·       Health & Welfare: $5.09

·       Total Weekly Gross Pay: $2603.60

Travel Pay Rate

·       Pay: $24/hr

·       Stipend: $1554 nontaxable

·       Health & Welfare: $5.09

·       Total Weekly Gross Pay: $2717.60

Job Description

Role: Speech-Language Pathologist

Core Duties:

·       Evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across the lifespan.

·       Conduct comprehensive speech-language and swallowing assessments using standardized and non-standardized tools.

·       Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient needs.

·       Provide therapy services to inpatient, outpatient, ICU, and rehabilitation populations. Perform bedside and instrumental dysphagia assessments as within scope of practice.

·       Educate patients and caregivers regarding treatment plans, compensatory strategies, and home programs.

·       Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately in the electronic medical record.

·       Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation staff, and interdisciplinary care teams.

Schedule & Work Expectations

·       Days, Varied

·       Full-time schedule

Minimum Experience

At least 1-year recent experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist in a clinical or hospital-based setting.

Licenses & Credentials

·       Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program

·       ASHA Certification – Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)

·       Active, unrestricted Speech-Language Pathology license in any U.S. state

·       BLS (AHA) required

·       Must provide verified licensure and certifications.

Benefits

Standard benefits including paid sick leave, federal holidays, and medical/dental/vision coverage.

About Us

KPG Healthcare is a Staffing Firm that provides diverse Supplemental and Permanent Healthcare Staffing solutions to a wide range of Clients throughout the Nation. Our Services include Travel Nursing, Allied Professionals, Locum Tenens Staffing, and Physician Placements.

At KPG Healthcare, our goal is to make the highest quality and most fulfilling matches for each healthcare professional we partner with.

From our location in the Western U.S., we build relationships nationwide, ensuring our professionals can access the ideal opportunity for their backgrounds, interests and experience. Our experienced recruiters are experts in the healthcare industry, the locations we serve, and each facility’s unique culture.

Whether you want to travel, relocate or remain close to home, there is no better partner for your career, family and lifestyle goals. We operate with honesty, candor, and a genuine caring for your well-being – our goal is to exceed your expectations.