Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Location
Johnson City, TN | United States
Job description
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
in Tri-Cities
Seeking more balance in your SLP career? At Interim HealthCare® Staffing, you can decide what facilities, assignments and schedules work best for you. It’s a whole new way to work!
Pioneers in our industry, Interim HealthCare Staffing helps SLPs find rewarding opportunities to care for others while enjoying the freedom and flexibility that comes with it. If you’re ready to experience the work-life balance that healthcare staffing offers, you are made for this!
Our Speech-Language Pathologists enjoy some notable benefits:
- Flexible scheduling, variety of assignments and work-life balance
- Contract, temp-to-hire and direct-hire positions
- Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
As a Speech-Language Pathologist, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
- Provide speech therapy to patients having communication, swallowing and cognitive difficulties in facilities such as nursing homes, rehab centers, assisted living facilities and hospitals
- Work with a team of physicians, nurses, CNAs, PTs and OTs to provide excellent patient care
- Assist physician in evaluation of patient’s ability to speak, swallow and process information
- Conduct patient assessments, document progress and ensure patient goals are met
- Assist with mouth, breathing and swallowing exercises, fluency, articulation and reading
- Educate patient and family on therapy goals, safety practices and self-care
A few must-haves for Speech-Language Pathologists:
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology and active SLP license in TN
- CPR certification
- Knowledge of state and federal healthcare laws and regulations
- Good clinical judgement, critical thinking skills, strong communicator, empathy and compassion
Why Work for Interim HealthCare Staffing?
Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare Staffing is the nation’s first healthcare staffing company and a leading employer of Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through our family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of SLPs who have discovered the balance and fulfillment that healthcare staffing brings.
Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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