Speech Language Pathologist

Job Title

Travel Speech Language Pathologist

Location

Plantation, Florida

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Days | Full-Time | Onsite | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | 13-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Perform swallow evaluations for post-extubation, stroke protocol, pneumonia, failure to thrive, and altered mental status patients
• Conduct speech and language evaluations and deliver targeted treatment interventions

• Provide dysphagia treatments for an adult and geriatric acute care population
• Perform Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies with full proficiency and independence using fluoroscopy equipment
• Manage a full caseload of approximately 10–12 patients per day
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech EMR system

Required Qualifications

• Active Florida Speech Language Pathology License (provisional licenses not accepted)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist
• Full proficiency and hands-on experience performing MBS/fluoroscopy studies
• Demonstrated experience with adult and geriatric populations in an acute care setting

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous travel therapy experience with the ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced acute care environment
• Ability to function independently with minimal orientation, particularly in patient care procedures
• Prior experience with Meditech or comparable hospital EMR documentation systems

Why Join Us

• Join a highly engaged and cohesive speech therapy team recognized for strong patient advocacy and clinical excellence
• Work within a well-established acute care department that values experienced, independent clinicians who share a commitment to quality patient care