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Travel Level II - Speech Language Pathologist - $2,462 per week
Travel Level II - Speech Language Pathologist - $2,462 per weekChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA, United States
Travel Level II - Speech Language Pathologist - $2,462 per week

Travel Level II - Speech Language Pathologist - $2,462 per week

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist Level II for a travel job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty : Speech Language Pathologist
  • Discipline : Therapy
  • Duration : 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift : 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type : Travel

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Job Summary :

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a speech-language pathologist to provide inpatient dysphagia, speech, and language services to a varied population of infants and children with neurological, developmental, and medically based communication and feeding / swallowing disorders.  Job responsibilities include providing inpatient and outpatient clinical based assessments and intervention, performing video-fluoroscopic swallow studies, consulting with medical and therapy personnel, and providing education and instruction to patients, families, health care professionals, students, and the community. Inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred.

Job Responsibilities :

Patient Care-

  • Independently evaluates patients with known or suspected communication disorders (including speech, language, and oral motor dysfunction) using both non-standardized and standardized evaluation tools. Records evaluation findings according to Departmental and Hospital procedures. Refers patients to medical and educational services, when appropriate.
  • Develops an individual therapy plan for each assigned patient which includes goals of treatment. Updates goals and records patient progress according to Departmental and Hospital procedures.
  • Presents and defends evaluation findings, progress and recommendations to patients, families / significant caregivers, and health care professionals. Instructs family members and caregivers in home therapy programs.  Consults with health care and educational staff to promote the patients’ communication skills.

    • Administration :

  • Participates in Departmental or program-based functions (i.e., staff meetings, Departmental continuing education activities, work group meetings / committees, Quality Improvement projects, development and refinement of clinical protocols and equipment / supplies maintenance and ordering).

    • Education :

  • Teaches within the Department, Hospital, professional community, and non-professional community.
  • Provides consultative services outside of the Hospital setting.
  • Mentors professional observers, students, and clinical fellows.

    • Additional Technical Requirements :

  • High level of analytical skill in order to work independently to identify and plan for the resolution of problems encountered in clinical and research duties.
  • High level of skill in various assessment procedures pertaining to speech and language skills in the pediatric population.
  • Fundamental research skills including a general understanding of research methodology, design, and statistics.

    • Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations :

  • License in Speech-Language Pathology

    • License in Speech-Language Pathology from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and / or from the State of New Jersey, or eligible for same, in which case licensure will be obtained within 3 months of initial employment.

  • CCC-SLP - Clin Competence in Speech-Lang - Required upon hire

    • Required Education :   Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

    Required Experience :   Minimum of 2 years of licensed experience.

    Preferred Experience : Experience in pediatric medical-based setting.

    RightSourcing (a part of Magnit) expected pay package may vary and / or include certain benefits like : Stipends (for clinical traveler workers only), Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

    QUALIFICATION / LICENSURE

    Work Authorization : US Citizen

    Preferred years of experience : 2 years

    Travel required : No travel required

    Shift timings : Days

    Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Job ID #36334227. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : Speech / Lang Pathologist II

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    Travel Speech Language Pathologist • Philadelphia, PA, United States