Speech Language Pathologist

Job Title

Travel Speech Language Pathologist

Location

Margate, FL | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Expected 2 weekend days per month

Key Responsibilities

• Perform speech evaluations and treatments daily across inpatient adult units, including ICU and CVICU
• Conduct Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies for both inpatient and outpatient populations
• Perform Passy Muir valve trials and tolerance trials
• Complete cognitive assessments, language assessments (expressive and receptive), and caregiver training
• Manage and prioritize patient caseload across multiple units and floors independently
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, residents, and interdisciplinary team members

Required Qualifications

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA required
• Active Florida Speech Language Pathologist license required
• BLS certification required
• Ability to perform tracheostomy patient management
• Comfortable treating patients in ICU and CVICU settings
• Comfortable performing both inpatient and outpatient Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous travel therapy experience preferred
• Ability to function independently as the primary speech therapist for adult inpatient services
• Experience with Meditech Expanse documentation system
• Ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced acute care environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic acute care setting with a diverse patient population across multiple specialty units
• Gain broad clinical experience managing a varied caseload that includes ICU, CVICU, NICU-adjacent, and general inpatient adult populations