Description

American Traveler is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist with ASHA CCC-SLP certification for a 13-week hospital-based assignment in Spearfish, SD, covering primarily outpatient speech therapy with occasional inpatient support.

Details

• Primarily outpatient speech therapy setting with occasional inpatient coverage (estimated 1–2 inpatient visits per month)
• Treats patients across the lifespan, from early childhood through end of life
• Main focus areas include speech and language, voice, swallowing/feeding, cognitive-linguistic communication, fluency, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
• Ability to perform videofluoroscopic swallow studies in the radiology department is a plus, though swallow study coverage is not expected to be a primary need
• Epic EMR; experience strongly preferred
• Uses Dragon dictation software and standard speech therapy equipment
• 8-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday
• No weekend rotation or on-call requirements

Requirements

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) required; CF-SLP designation alone is not accepted
• South Dakota (SD) state SLP licensure required; license required if applicable
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience as a licensed SLP
• Epic EMR experience strongly preferred
• Experience with videofluoroscopic swallow evaluations preferred
• 2 professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• SLP operates with a high degree of independence; there is only one other SLP in the Northern Hills market
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Orientation details and holiday coverage expectations will be discussed during the interview process
• Time off requests require manager approval and will be discussed during the interview
• Gray scrubs required
• Free parking is available on-site