Speech-Language Pathologist

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) for 13-week travel assignments in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.

This position is primarily focused on inpatient Speech-Language Pathology, with the possibility of providing some outpatient coverage depending on department needs.

The SLP will evaluate and treat adult patients with communication, cognitive, neurological, and swallowing disorders. The patient population may include individuals recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, trauma, prolonged intubation, and other neurological or medical conditions.

Candidates should be comfortable performing cognitive evaluations, dysphagia assessments, and swallowing-related treatment while collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

·        Evaluate patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders.

·        Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and functional goals.

·        Provide evidence-based speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing therapy.

·        Perform bedside swallowing evaluations.

·        Assess patients for dysphagia and aspiration risk.

·        Participate in or perform instrumental swallowing assessments when appropriate and within competency.

·        Provide treatment for patients following stroke or traumatic brain injury.

·        Evaluate and treat patients with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders.

·        Assess communication and swallowing function following prolonged intubation.

·        Perform cognitive-communication evaluations.

·        Complete cognitive and functional assessments related to a patient’s ability to safely return home.

·        Develop recommendations for supervision, safety, communication strategies, and discharge planning.

·        Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment strategies and home programs.

·        Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, case managers, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals.

·        Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care-planning discussions.

·        Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

·        Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.

·        Support discharge planning and transitions of care.

·        Provide outpatient Speech-Language Pathology services when assigned.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have:

·        Active Speech-Language Pathologist license in the State of Nebraska

·        Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers

·        Graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program

·        Strong clinical assessment and treatment-planning skills

·        Ability to work independently in an inpatient hospital environment

·        Strong written and verbal communication skills

·        Ability to collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team

Required / Relevant Clinical Experience

Strong candidates should be comfortable working with:

·        Stroke patients

·        Traumatic brain injury (TBI)

·        Parkinson’s disease

·        Neurological disorders

·        Trauma patients

·        Post-intubation patients

·        Cognitive-communication disorders

·        Dysphagia

·        Swallowing disorders

·        Functional cognitive assessments

·        Home-safety evaluations

·        Medically complex adult patients

Key Clinical Skills

Successful candidates should be comfortable with:

·        Speech and language evaluation

·        Cognitive-communication assessment

·        Cognitive rehabilitation

·        Dysphagia evaluation

·        Bedside swallow assessment

·        Swallowing therapy

·        Aspiration-risk assessment

·        Neurological rehabilitation

·        Stroke rehabilitation

·        TBI rehabilitation

·        Post-intubation assessment

·        Patient and caregiver education

·        Functional safety assessment

·        Discharge planning

·        Clinical documentation

Preferred Qualifications

Strong candidates may also have:

·        Acute-care Speech-Language Pathology experience

·        Inpatient rehabilitation experience

·        Adult neurological rehabilitation experience

·        Modified Barium Swallow Study experience

·        FEES experience

·        Outpatient Speech-Language Pathology experience

·        Previous travel therapy experience

·        Experience with medically complex patients

·        Experience working with interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams

Patient Population

The SLP may provide services to patients with conditions including:

·        Stroke

·        Traumatic brain injury

·        Parkinson’s disease

·        Neurological impairment

·        Trauma

·        Prolonged or recent intubation

·        Cognitive impairment

·        Dysphagia

·        Communication disorders

·        Functional cognitive deficits affecting discharge safety

Schedule Requirements

·        Day Shift

·        40 hours per week

·        Approximately five workdays per week

·        Exact daily shift length and start/end times should be confirmed based on department scheduling.

·        Some outpatient coverage may be required depending on patient volume and operational needs.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist who is confident treating adult neurological and medically complex patients in an inpatient hospital environment.

You should have strong skills in stroke and TBI rehabilitation, cognitive evaluation, dysphagia management, post-intubation assessment, and discharge-safety planning.

This opportunity may be a strong fit for professionals currently working as a:

·        Speech-Language Pathologist

·        Inpatient SLP

·        Acute Care SLP

·        Rehabilitation SLP

·        Neuro Speech-Language Pathologist

·        Dysphagia Therapist

·        Hospital Speech Therapist

·        Travel Speech-Language Pathologist

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants based on education, experience, licensure, certifications, clinical skills, and the requirements of the position.