Travel Assignment for Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Sitka, AK with AMN Healthcare Allied - Day Shift

Job Description & Requirements
Speech & Language Pathologist - (SLP)
StartDate: 12/2/2024 Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $1769.00 - $2038.00

SLP- outpatient needed asap This position is based in the Sitka Rehabilitation Services Department with a primary focus on providing Pediatric Speech - Language Pathology (SLP) evaluations and treatments which impact patient’s functional abilities. LICENSE MUST BE ACTIVE AT TIME OF SUBMISSION MUST HAVE COVID AND FLU VACCINATIONS? Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program. Progressively responsible professional/exempt work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education. 3 years of experience providing therapy to the patient population served by this position. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience. Acute care hospital experience of at least three years including subspecialty areas of dysphasia and neurology is preferred Experience with modified barium swallow / video fluoroscopic swallowing studies and bedside “clinical” swallowing examinations, preferred Licensed by the State of Alaska in the field of Speech Language Pathology Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Basic Life Support certification Valid Driver’s License Must have the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, teachers, community members and non- SLP service professional persons of any level of understanding. Including the ability to translate complex SLP service diagnoses, evaluations, and therapies into simple oral and written language that others can understand Must have the physical ability to deliver treatment techniques and assist patient mobility while keeping patients and self-safe. Allowing the therapist to work effectively with patients and their families for proven therapeutic progress Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment in all aspects of employment such as patient care, work place safety and employee relations.

Required Qualifications
Speech/Language Pathologist, Outpatient
Experience: 3 years
Licenses: SLP-AK
Certifications: BLS-AHA(Copy needed); ASHA-American Speech Language Hearing Association(Copy needed)
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in entire work history

MUST HAVE COVID AND FLU VACCINATIONS?
Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program. Progressively responsible professional/exempt work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.
3 years of experience providing therapy to the patient population served by this position. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
Acute care hospital experience of at least three years including subspecialty areas of dysphasia and neurology is preferred
Experience with modified barium swallow / video fluoroscopic swallowing studies and bedside “clinical” swallowing examinations, preferred
Valid Driver’s License
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, teachers, community members and non- SLP service professional persons of any level of understanding. Including the ability to translate complex SLP service diagnoses, evaluations, and therapies into simple oral and written language that others can understand
Must have the physical ability to deliver treatment techniques and assist patient mobility while keeping patients and self-safe. Allowing the therapist to work effectively with patients and their families for proven therapeutic progress
Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment in all aspects of employment such as patient care, work place safety and employee relations.

Preferred Qualifications
none

Facility Location
Come explore Sitka’s sea-side community, one of the most beautiful southeast Alaskan cities. Nestled on the west side of an Island called Baranof, the city itself is flanked on the east side by majestic snow-capped mountains and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. The climate is mild and not too cold, and visitors do get their fair share of sunshine and little town splendor!

Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!