Speech & Language Pathologist - Pediatric - (SLP - Peds - Pedi)

Job Description & Requirements


Speech & Language Pathologist - Pediatric - (SLP - Peds - Pedi)


StartDate: ASAP
Available Shifts: 8 D
Pay Rate: $2011.21 - $2203.77



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 need. 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 patients with speech and feeding related impairments Administers standardized testing to access level of function compared to age related norms Assess feeding and swallowing impairments Educates patients and caregivers on home programs and activities Coordinates with pediatric PT/OT on treatment interventions Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR Completes annual requirements as per therapy clinical ladder for senior status which includes supervision of students, completing an approved project, and one in-service training


Required Qualifications
Speech/Language Pathologist, Pedi
Licenses: SLP-IL(Copy needed)
Certifications: BLS-AHA(Copy needed)
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in entire work history

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
-BLS
Required Education:
-Masters Degree in related field required.




Facility Location
Easy to access, Peoria’s metropolitan lifestyle gets together with stunning natural beauty. Discover the center of this city and its endless stretches of riverbanks and trails while you explore the unique shopping and dining adventure. The hot summers and cool winters, bring dazzle to the fall foliage and bright spring blooms in this city of cultural attraction. Peoria is also the home of University of Illinois College of Medicine.



Job Benefits


Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

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

About the Company


At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.


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