Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - $2,407 per week in Giddings, TX

Job Title: Speech and Language Pathologist Profession: Speech and Language Pathologists Specialty: Long Term Care Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 8 hours Experience: 2 years SLP experience required License: TX License or compact required Certifications: N/A Must-Have: 2 years SLP experience, TX License or compact Description: Speech therapists develop treatment plans to improve swallowing, cognitive and communication abilities, and to decrease aspirations. Communication treatment plans may include techniques that help the individual to be better understood and assist them in better understanding others. Leads, guides, and directs the delivery of speech language pathology and audiology services in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations, standards, and established facility policies and procedures. This role provides appropriate care and services to residents. Therapy travelers are expected to proactively build and manage their caseloads using available patient referrals and treatment opportunities while meeting productivity expectations. Guaranteed hours apply when the traveler remains onsite and available to work, but is unable to fulfill those hours due to insufficient patient volume or treatment opportunities. If a treatment session is missed or shortened, the traveler is expected to make reasonable efforts to reschedule or complete the remaining treatment when clinically appropriate and consistent with the patient’s plan of care, tolerance, and availability. Any barriers to completing treatment should be communicated to the facility’s leadership. Staffing agencies must review expectations with their clinicians before submission.