(Archived) Speech & Language Pathologist - Acute - (SLP)

Job Description & Requirements
Speech & Language Pathologist - Acute - (SLP)
StartDate: 08/11/2014Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $39.00 - 41.50

/REHAB hospital is looking for a highly motivated and energetic SLPo join the team in their INPATIENT REHAB UNIT. Candidates must be willing to support a friendly, positive and professional environment.

Additional Requirements/Information:
" Nationally recognized rehab company
" Candidates must be currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a SLP and/or registered as aSLP per state requirements.



Speech/language pathologists work with patients who are suffering from, or are prone to, disorders related to speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency. In order to address patients’ needs, the speech/language pathologist develops individualized plans that take into account the patient’s needs, progress, and eventual discharge plans. They may also work in a number of specialties, including:

• Acute
• Home health
• Long-term care
• Outpatient
• Pediatric
• Psychiatry
• Rehabilitation
• School

Required Qualifications
MUST HAVE RECENT ACUTE CARE EXP

About the Facility
Since opening its doors in 1963, this 250-bed hospital has offered a broad spectrum of health services for patients in Anchorage, Alaska and the surrounding region. A proud member of the Hospital Corporation of America and consistently accredited by The Joint Commission, it is the only non-military hospital in the state of Alaska with its own landing strip, allowing the hospital’s Life Flight Air Ambulance to transport critical care patients. These dedicated healthcare professionals take pride in their ongoing commitment to providing the highest quality healthcare in Alaska.

Facility Location
Glacier cruises, white water rafting, wildlife excursions—these are just some of the exciting outdoor pursuits that travelers enjoy when they work in Anchorage. Surrounded by dramatic glaciers, majestic mountains and an abundance of wildlife, this region of Alaska offers a slice of untamed wilderness and excellent travel health care opportunities.

Job Benefits
Our travel assignments typically last 13 weeks, and offer:

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

About the Company
Club Staffing, an AMN Healthcare company, is the leader in allied healthcare staffing, with thousands of travel positions available throughout the United States. We’re dedicated to meeting the unique needs of each allied healthcare professional—whether it's travel, per diem, temp-to-perm, or permanent. We also offer more therapist, laboratory and medical imaging jobs in more places than other travel companies. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

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