Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - $2,606 per week in Normal, IL

Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist Profession: SLP Specialty: Therapy Acute Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 hours Experience: Minimum years of experience not specified License: Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist Certifications: BLS Must-Have: Speech and language pathology Description: Evaluates and treats patients of all ages. Evaluates and implements intervention plans utilizing activities that are designed to improve the functional and emotional needs of the patient/family.

Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist Profession: SLP Specialty: Therapy Acute Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 hours Experience: Minimum years of experience not specified License: Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist Certifications: BLS Must-Have: Speech and language pathology Description: Evaluates and treats patients of all ages. Serves as a role model in the delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students. Collects case history information and integrates information from patients, family, caregivers, teachers, relevant others, and other professionals. Selects and administers appropriate evaluation procedures to meet patient needs. Recognizes the needs, values, preferred mode of communication, and cultural/linguistic background of the patient, family, caregivers, and relevant others. Conducts assessment procedures for speech and language pathology. Selects or develops and uses appropriate materials and instrumentation for prevention and intervention. Develops and implements a setting-appropriate plan of care with measurable and achievable goals that meet patients' needs. Collaborates with patients and relevant others in the planning process. Interprets, integrates, and synthesizes all information to develop a treatment plan and make appropriate recommendations for intervention. Evaluates and implements intervention plans utilizing activities that are designed to improve the functional and emotional needs of the patient/family. Modifies approach in response to patient behavior and performance. Utilizes standardized outcomes measures/testing and instrumental evaluations in a uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected. Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards. Collaborates with the patient, family, and significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and provides education/family training as necessary. Clearly communicates patient performance, change in status, activity/diet recommendations, with the medical team and makes appropriate recommendations for the next level of care.