Travel Speech Language Pathologist

Position Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide evaluation and treatment for patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders. The SLP will develop individualized treatment plans, deliver evidence-based therapy, and collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to improve communication, swallowing function, and overall quality of life while adapting to diverse clinical settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and physician referrals.
• Provide evidence-based therapy for speech, language, cognitive, voice, and dysphagia disorders.
• Perform bedside swallowing evaluations and recommend appropriate dietary modifications when indicated.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on communication strategies, swallowing safety, and home exercise programs.
• Maintain accurate evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in discharge planning and coordinate continuity of patient care.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention protocols, HIPAA regulations, patient safety standards, and facility policies.
• Adapt quickly to new facilities, workflows, and patient populations while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Active Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license in the state of practice.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA required or eligible.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of recent Speech-Language Pathology experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders.
• Excellent communication, critical-thinking, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous travel healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, skilled nursing facilities (SNF), home health, or long-term care settings.
• Experience treating adult and/or pediatric patients with neurological, post-surgical, and medically complex conditions.
• Experience with dysphagia management, cognitive rehabilitation, and communication disorders.
• Strong adaptability and ability to integrate quickly into new clinical environments.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.