Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Inpatient Rehabilitation (with $7,500 Completion Bonus)

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Inpatient Rehabilitation - Travel Position (with $7,500 Completion Bonus)

Location

• Lakeport,
• CA
• Job
• Type:
• Travel
• Contract
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8
• Days
• Pay: $ 2,278.80 /week (plus $2,500 completion bonus per contract, up to $7,500 after three contracts)

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Job Summary

The Inpatient Rehabilitation Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders following illness, injury, or surgery. This role focuses on restoring communication and swallowing function to improve independence and quality of life during recovery.

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Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of speech, language, cognition, and swallowing for patients in an inpatient rehab setting.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and rehabilitation goals.
• Provide therapy for aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive-communication deficits, and dysphagia.
• Educate patients and families on therapy techniques, compensatory strategies, and home programs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and dietitians to ensure coordinated care.
• Document evaluations, treatment sessions, and progress notes accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Maintain compliance with facility policies, professional standards, and state/federal regulations.

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Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Licensure/Certification:
• Current state SLP license – Required
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) – Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required