Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract
About the Role
Use your skills as a Speech-Language Pathologist to help patients improve communication and swallowing disorders while exploring a new part of the country.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited educational program
- Completed Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA
- Active Kentucky state SLP license (required to start the assignment)
- BLS certification from AHA or ARC (may be required)
- Experience working in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)
- Experience evaluating and treating adult dysphagia, cognitive-communication disorders, and tracheostomy/ventilator management (preferred)
Assignment Details
Facility Type: Hospital
Shift: Days, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Hours per Week: 40
Location Highlights
Explore the outdoors and local culture near Pikeville, KY. The area provides access to Breaks Interstate Park within approximately 45 minutes, and the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River runs through the city offering local waterfront recreation. Pikeville is within a regional Appalachian setting with nearby hiking opportunities on Pine Mountain and access to regional festivals and downtown cultural venues within a short drive. The location offers a quiet, small-city lifestyle with outdoor adventure options, community events, and regional transit access via nearby state highways and regional airport options within an hour’s drive.