Travel Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care - $2,600 per week

About the role

Roanoke-Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie, North Carolina, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) specializing in acute care. This role involves outpatient and acute care responsibilities, with the majority of outpatient caseload consisting of pediatric patients and some adult cases. The position requires proficiency in Modified Barium Swallow Study (MBSS) and VFSS, with a focus on pediatric and adult outpatient therapy and adult acute care.

Responsibilities

• Perform outpatient and acute care speech-language pathology services.
• Conduct Modified Barium Swallow Study (MBSS) and VFSS evaluations.
• Provide therapy to pediatric (≈70%) and adult (≈30%) outpatient populations.
• Manage adult acute care caseload requiring VFSS proficiency.
• Maintain documentation and comply with hospital policies.
• No float rotation required.

Requirements

• Current North Carolina SLP license.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in outpatient and acute care settings.
• Proficiency in Modified Barium Swallow Study (MBSS) and VFSS.
• Experience managing a mixed pediatric/adult outpatient caseload (approximately 70% pediatric, 30% adult).
• Ability to perform MBSS and VFSS assessments.
• Recent reference required for submission.

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Schedule

Days, 8‑hour shifts, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Start date: December 7, 2026; end date: March 7, 2027 (13‑week assignment).