School Services - Speech Language Pathologist - $2,925 per week

Company: Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
Location: Salem
Posted on: March 23, 2025

Job Description:

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. is seeking a School Services Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Salem, Oregon.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: School Services
• Duration: 30 weeks
• 38 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel**SLPs Needed in Salem and surrounding areas!**$70 / HR DOE
  • Location: Salem and surrounding cities -
  • Start: January 2025
  • Length: Through the 24 - 25 school year with potential extension for 25 - 26 school year
  • Job responsibilities listed below -Amergis offers the following benefits: -Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance - -401k Program -Competitive (weekly) Pay -Flexible Scheduling - -Direct Deposit - -Travel Benefits (as applicable) -The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the implementation of speech/language pathology services. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Performs assessment(s) of patient's communication, oral-motor integrity, cognitive status, memory and problem-solving abilities, hearing and speech fluency and quality
    • Assesses home environment (as appropriate) and identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function
    • Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care in coordination with the physician to address speech, language, hearing and other functional disorders
    • Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic techniques and/or equipment
    • Instructs patient, caregiver, and other members of the health team regarding their roles in speech therapy
    • Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated
    • Recommends hearing tests by audiologist as necessary
    • Prepares and submits clinical progress summary notes based on the attainment of goals
    • Instructs patient, family/caregiver, and other health care personnel in the patient's treatment regime as indicated
    • Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services
    • Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services, and refers as appropriate
    • Complies with accepted professional standards and practices, and maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory
    • Performs other duties as assigned/necessary Minimum Requirements:
      • Meets the education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech-language pathology
      • Must hold a degree from an accredited school of Speech-Language Pathology?
      • Current licensure or certification as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of assignment?
      • One year of prior professional Speech Language Pathology experience preferred?
      • Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice -
      • Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
      • Current CPR if applicable
      • TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable -
      • Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) -
      • Must meet all federal, state and local requirements -
      • Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site -
      • Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements - -
      • Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required - -
      • Computer proficiency required
      • Must be at least 18 years of age - -#LI-JD5 Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
        • Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
        • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
        • 401(k) savings plan
        • Awards and recognition programs - *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. - About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. - Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. Job ID #873691. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 38 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.About Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has connected the nation's top talent to a variety of healthcare and educational partners since 1988. We achieved a pioneering certification with the Joint Commission in 2008 and have since evolved into one of the foremost staffing companies in the United States. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of professionals, across health systems, government facilities, or schools. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Our commitment to a higher standard of service has fueled our growth, solidifying our nationwide and local presence in healthcare and education.

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