Description
Shift: Days
We are looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to join the acute care team of a community hospital in Farmington, New Mexico, working days. You will evaluate and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders in acute and critical-care settings, including patients with dysphagia, aphasia, dysarthria, and cognitive-communication impairments. Acute rehabilitation provides 7-day-per-week service; days and hours vary.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients with dysphagia, aphasia, dysarthria, and cognitive-communication disorders.
- Perform modified barium swallow studies (MBSS) and other instrumental swallowing assessments as needed.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for acute and critical-care patients.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing, respiratory therapy, and rehabilitation teams on patient care and discharge planning.
- Document evaluations, treatment plans, and patient progress accurately and on time.
- Provide education and training to patients, families, and caregivers on communication and swallowing strategies.
- Support the acute rehabilitation team as needed across a 7-day-per-week service; days and hours vary.
- U.S. candidates only.
- At least 2 years of acute-care experience for the unit applied to.
- Candidates must live outside 100 miles from the facility.
- BLS certification required upon submission; all other required certifications can be obtained after hire.
- New Mexico SLP licensure per the state licensing board.
- 2 years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist.
- Acute and critical-care experience including MBSS preferred.
- Experience with dysphagia, aphasia, dysarthria, and cognition caseloads.
- Clear, compassionate communication with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team, including complete and timely documentation.
$35.74–$44.68 per hour, depending on experience. Sign-on bonus: $10,000 for candidates with under 2 years of experience, $25,000 for candidates with over 2 years of experience, with a 2-year commitment to receive the full bonus. Relocation bonus available depending on relocation area, with a minimum 1-year commitment. Competitive benefits package. Shift differentials: weekday evening +$4.50/hr, weekday night +$5.00/hr, weekend day +$5.00/hr, weekend night +$7.50/hr.
How to Apply
If you want your days measured by patients who speak, swallow, and recover more safely because of your care, apply now. Bring your license, your acute-care experience, and your skill with complex communication and swallowing disorders.
Questions about this role? Contact Marni Allon, All Med Search — Marni@AllMedSearch.com · 858-414-6425