Travel SLP

What you'll be doing

This is a 14 week travel assignment for a Speech Language Pathologist in Lincoln, NE. You'll be evaluating, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders for patients of all ages. That covers speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing issues.

You'll use standardized assessments and clinical observation to figure out what's going on with each patient. From there, you design personalized therapy plans based on their goals and what the evidence says works. You'll track progress, adjust treatments when needed, and keep detailed notes in the electronic medical record.

A big part of the job is educating patients, their families, and caregivers on communication strategies, home exercises, and safe swallowing practices. You'll also collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care. Keeping a safe treatment environment is important too ; you'll follow infection control protocols and safety guidelines while making sure patients are comfortable during sessions. You'll also take part in quality assurance stuff and professional development to stay current. And yeah, you'll handle other duties that fall within your scope of practice.

Who this gig is for

A skilled SLP who holds a valid Speech Language Pathologist License per state regulations. You need a current BLS certification from AHA or ARC. A Master's Degree or higher in Speech Language Pathology is the standard. A current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology is preferred but not required to apply. We welcome new grads ; prior SLP experience isn't a dealbreaker, though it's preferred. Other certifications or licenses might be needed for this position, and those will be discussed during the process.

You've got to have critical thinking skills, a service oriented mindset, and solid interpersonal communication. You need to read, write, and speak English fluently. You should be comfortable with written instructions, verbal instructions, and basic PC skills. Physically, you'll need to stay stationary for periods, move around, lift and move equipment up to 50 to 100 pounds, push, pull, and bend. Interpersonally, you work well with all kinds of people ; professional and ancillary staff ; and keep a positive, professional attitude. You need the motor skills to grasp, do fine manipulation, push/pull, and move around during procedures or when using department equipment. Mentally, you handle frequent contact with the public and customers, work under pressure and deadlines, sometimes with close supervision, sometimes without help from others. You cope with irregular activity schedules and need continuous concentration and attention to detail. Good visual acuity and the ability to communicate effectively are required.

Perks and benefits

• Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance ; coverage starts day one
• Paid Time Off kicks in after 1,560 hours
• Life insurance and short term disability offered
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Aggressive Refer a-friend Bonus Program
• 24/7 support from a recruiter who's got your back
• Reimbursement for licensure and continuing education units

About Fusion Medical Staffing

Our goal is to improve the lives of everyone we touch, and we're always looking for people like you to join that mission. You care about helping others, so we make sure we support you. That's why we offer day one insurance, zero copay for mental health services, scholarships and awards, exclusive discounts, and more. From your personal recruiter to our clinical and traveler experience teams, we're here to guide you and celebrate you along the way. You take care of others; we take care of you.

How to apply

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to do each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability needed. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. This job description is not an exhaustive list, and management may modify it at any time.