We understand you’re busy as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP). Your search can take you in many directions when looking for a new job. You may want to move from a physician’s office to a private practice, from a hospital to a school, or from long-term or short-term healthcare facilities. In this article, we provide our guide to selecting an SLP agency so you can find a new place to expand your career.
As an SLP staffing agency, AB Staffing recruiters match you to the best job based on your skills and experience. We have vetted employers and prospective candidates to ensure we have the best candidates to present to our clients. As our candidate, we find out what you are looking for and then find a job that matches that best.
When you contact us, we will gather your professional information and match you to a recruiter on our Therapy Team. They will be your point of contact for most of the process as they will coordinate the job search and find the match for your next position. They also understand the facilities and positions you are applying for, so you can ask them questions like:
- What does the role specifically entail?
- What schedule will I have?
- Can you connect me to others who work there?
- What are common interview questions I can expect?
- How are time off requests handled?
You only need to call your recruiter, not multiple people, to find answers.
Don’t sign a contract unless you know the position and all it entails. If you don’t feel like the agency or recruiter is being open about their answers or doesn’t have an answer, it may not be the best agency or job for you. Be cautious. Our recruiters work to find great matches for our candidates. While we know we can’t check all your wish list boxes, we do our best to come as close as possible and communicate along the way.
What to Consider when Selecting an SLP Staffing Agency
The most important consideration when selecting an SLP staffing agency is to find the one that fits your needs and addresses your concerns. Ask colleagues if they’ve worked with an agency they can recommend. Search the internet and review Google ratings and comments from others. Check job sites like Indeed, professional websites like LinkedIn, and the ASHA website for SLPs.
- Don’t just look at the rating; read the reviews. Google, Yelp, Indeed, and Glassdoor provide spaces where former employees give feedback on their experience. Look for credibility within organizations, longevity, and knowledge of their staff.
- Geographic Reach and Job Opportunities. Visit the Job Board to see the types of jobs available and if they are in locations where you would like to work.
- Ask questions about the compensation and benefits packages offered by the agency and the employer. At AB, for example, we have Housing Specialists to assist travelers, and some positions include healthcare coverage. If the agency cannot answer your questions thoroughly, they may not be the right agency for you.
Evaluate the options once you have information from a few agencies.
- What does the agency offer regarding benefits, services to candidates, and overall experience?
- Are you working with one recruiter or a pool of people? At AB Staffing, we match our candidates with a recruiter, so you have one point of contact. We have found that this works best in our experience.
- Has the agency placed other SLPs? What was their experience like?
If you’re experiencing red flags, make a note. For example, if they press you to accept a position you don’t feel is a good fit. It might be that what they are saying sounds too good to be true. Trust your ability to evaluate your options and stay true to yourself and your career.
Ultimately, you want a job that aligns with your goals. To make that happen, communicate your preferences and goals to your recruiter. Ask questions and be responsive during the search process. This will help the process go as smoothly as possible.
The SLP Staffing Agency you select should have your best interests in mind and not vice versa. Trust yourself and your recruiter; we know the right opportunity exists for you.
