Location: Thornton, CO

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Per diem / Open schedule, times vary based on patient needs (primarily day shifts as assigned)

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Evaluate medically complex patients to identify immediate and ongoing care needs
• Develop and implement functional treatment plans in collaboration with the care team
• Deliver daily patient care and therapeutic interventions, typically 15 to 60 minutes per patient depending on needs
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation for evaluations, treatment progress, and daily notes
• Perform swallow and cognitive assessments and provide evidence-based interventions when appropriate
• Prescribe and recommend clinical diets tailored to patients' swallow dysfunction in coordination with the care team
• Participate in hospital and departmental orientation to ensure safe, consistent patient care

Qualifications

• Valid Licensure/Certificate verification as required for LPN practice
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Comfortable and experienced with EMR use for evaluations and daily documentation
• Experience working with medically complex patients preferred
• Skills or training in swallow assessment and treatment and cognitive assessment recommended
• Completion of required health screenings and immunizations (COVID-19, TB testing, MMR, Hep B, Fit Test, Influenza, Varicella, Tdap, as listed)

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient with EMR workflows, charting, and clinical documentation
• Skilled in comprehensive patient evaluation and treatment plan development
• Experience providing speech therapy-related interventions between 15 and 60 minutes as clinically indicated
• Competent in swallow assessment and intervention strategies
• Able to perform cognitive assessments and provide appropriate therapeutic approaches
• Knowledgeable about clinical diet prescription for patients with swallow dysfunction
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling so you can balance life and work
• Medical, dental, and vision options available for longer engagements
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid orientation: both hospital and departmental onboarding to set you up for success
• Travel reimbursement and support for contract travel assignments
• Supportive team environment that values your clinical judgment and growth
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great colleagues on board
• Access to continuing education and professional development resources

Travel Perks: Explore Thornton, CO

Thornton sits just north of Denver, so you get easy access to big-city amenities and outdoor adventure. Explore nearby Cherry Creek and Barr Lake for walking, birding, and paddling. Take a short drive into Denver for museums, restaurants, live music, and sports, or head west to enjoy world-class hiking, scenic drives, and ski resorts in the Rocky Mountains such as Red Rocks, Estes Park, and Breckenridge for weekend escapes.

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