Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract

About the role

You’ll help patients improve communication and swallowing disorders while exploring a new part of the country.

Responsibilities

• Help patients improve communication and swallowing disorders.
• Work in Skilled Nursing Facility settings.
• Provide dysphagia management and cognitive-communication therapy.
• Float to other affiliated facilities as required by the client.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited educational program.
• Completed Clinical Fellowship Year and current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA.
• Active Alabama SLP license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in Skilled Nursing Facility settings preferred.
• Experience providing dysphagia management and cognitive-communication therapy preferred.
• Willingness to float to other affiliated facilities as required by the client.

Qualifications

• Current Alabama SLP license.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Accommodations available upon request.

Pay

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday with one weekend rotation per month.

Location Highlights

• Evergreen, AL offers a small-city lifestyle with access to regional outdoor recreation.
• Conecuh National Forest is approximately a 30-minute drive and provides hiking and hunting opportunities.
• The historic downtown Evergreen district features local dining and annual festivals within short commutes.
• Mobile is about 90 miles south and offers coastal beaches and port access for weekend trips.
• The area is suited to a quiet, suburban-rural lifestyle with easy drives to state parks, local waterways, and regional cultural sites.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.