Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - $624 per week in Gallipolis, OH

Speech Language Pathologist Location: Gallipolis, OH Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $624 per week Shift Information: Days - 8 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position Job Title: Speech and Language Pathologist Profession: Speech and Language Pathologist Specialty: Staff Augmentation Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Experience: Minimum years of experience required License: Required Certifications: Relevant certifications required Must-Have: Strong assessment, evaluation, and therapy skills Description: Conduct assessments and evaluations to determine the level of receptive and expressive speech and language skills, swallowing skills, and social/pragmatic skills. Develop, modify, and implement individual and group therapy/treatment programs to enhance communication and address swallowing deficiencies. Recommend changes in food texture and consistency of liquids served during meals and snacks. Confer with medical staff regarding medications to improve swallowing. Participate in and suggest participation in barium swallowing studies and follow-ups based on assessment results. Design and deliver speech, language, and dysphagia management services, which may include hearing screenings. Provide training and support for individuals using hearing aids. Teach beginning reading, word recognition, survival signs, articulation training, social communication skills, and sign language. Demonstrate language techniques and augmentative communication devices use. Design and deliver in-service training to staff on speech-language techniques and protocols for therapy. Act as a sign language interpreter as necessary. Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide professional insight and goal planning for treatment and care. Attend meetings, workshops, and seminars to improve professional skills and knowledge. Counsel and inform guardians and family members regarding speech-language, hearing, and swallowing issues. Compose and complete reports, lesson plans, and other program-related documents necessary for tracking treatment progress. Operate personal computers using office systems software and specialized communication software. Maintain electronic augmentative communication devices and hearing aids. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS Skills Checklist Specialty Exam