Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Skilled Nursing Facility

Company: Preferred Healthcare Staffing
Location: Kennewick
Posted on: October 10, 2021

Job Description:

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) 13 week contract. Outpatient (Local or Travel)

SLP Job Summary:

We are looking for a talented Speech-Language Pathologist with Outpatient experience to work at an excellent healthcare facility in Richland WA. This is a fantastic opportunity to build upon your speech-language pathology skills while advancing your SLP career. The job will entail providing speech therapy and rehabilitation services to patients at the facility. You care about people and are committed to helping each patient make progress towards achieving the optimal outcome, given the circumstances of each case.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. 
• Recognize indications and contradictions to treatment, modify treatment programs, and be familiar with normal and abnormal patient responses.
• Instruct patient/family as needed, adapt conventional speech therapy techniques to meet the needs of the patients. 
• Document concisely, accurately, and legibly all appropriate charting and paperwork. 
• Follow ASHA guidelines for ethical and high-quality job performance.  

Job Requirements:

• Active state license as a speech-language pathologist
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• 6 months of SLP experience within the last 5 years 

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay package
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching
• Retirement planning and savings options
• Continuing Education reimbursement
• Ability to make an impact in the communities we serve

Preferred Healthcare is a well-established and highly reputable staffing agency that specializes in placing therapy and allied health professionals in positions carefully aligned with their skills and career goals. We pride ourselves on honesty, building lasting relationships, and genuinely taking care of our HCPs. We believe this helps to achieve our mutual goal: better patient care. Awarded Best of Staffing (6 years straight!) and Certified by The Joint Commission. For immediate consideration, please call 800-787-6787 or apply to this job.

Preferred Healthcare Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as designated by federal, state, or local law.

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