Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Hybrid Inpatient/Outpatient Role

Job description

Position: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Hybrid Inpatient/Outpatient Role
Schedule: 5x8s, Days, 08:00 -16:30
Client : City of Hope
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Location: 2520 Elisha Ave Zion, IL 60099
Pay : $95 On W2
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Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist for a hybrid inpatient/outpatient role. This role is primarily focused on oncology-based cases, particularly head/neck oncology (tracheostomy care and laryngectomy care). The unit has a moderate pace, which may fluctuate. The role involves performing Modified Barium Swallow Studies and conducting assessments and treatments for cognitive, language, speech, voice, and swallowing disorders.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Tracheostomy care
• Laryngectomy care
• Modified barium swallow study (MBS)
• Cognitive, language, speech, and voice assessment and treatment
• Bedside swallow evaluation
• Patient and family education
• Point of service documentation
• Reassessments and discharge evaluations
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Required Experience:
• 2 years of experience as an SLP in a clinical setting (5 years preferred)
• First-time travelers are welcome
• ~80-hour orientation with ~72 hours on the floor
• Experience with:
o Dysarthria
o Dysphagia
o Tracheostomy
o Voice disorders
o Modified barium swallow studies (MBS)
o Bedside swallow evaluations
o Interpreting MBS
o Patient/family education
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Required Certifications:
• BLS (AHA only, no HeartCode)
• State SLP License (in hand preferred, but pending is acceptable)
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Skills/Experience Required:
• Dysarthria
• Dysphagia
• Tracheostomy
• Voice
• Modified Barium Swallow Studies
• Signs & Symptoms of Physical, Sexual, and Psychological Abuse
• Patient/Family Education
• Point of Service Documentation
• Assessment, Reassessments, Discharge, and Evaluation
• Young, Middle, and Older Adult Cases
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Skills/Experience Preferred:
• Acute Care Experience
• Adult Outpatient Experience
• CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)
• Laryngectomy
• Augmentative Communication
• Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
• International Dysphagia Diet
• Laryngectomy and Voice Prothesis
• Myofascial Release/Manual Therapy
• Passy Muir Valves
• Trach/Vent experience
• BAE (Boston Aphasia Evaluation)
• WAB (Western Aphasia Battery)
• Medicare/Medicaid
• SLP Evaluation Coding
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Additional Requirements:
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Required (Medical/Religious Exemptions Only)
• Wine-colored scrubs (not provided)
• EPIC Documentation

• Contract Position for 3 Months