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

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 Position is for 40 hours a week, but will consider candidates who can only work part time hours. Possibility for extension / conversion at the end of the assignment, if business needs align. 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 (within 3 months of hire) 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. Level 4 Worker 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 36534705. 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