Travel Speech-Language Pathologist - Acute Care Hospital - $2,662 per week
American Traveler · Midland, TX · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareInternship
About the Role
American Traveler seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist for an acute care hospital position requiring 2+ years of experience and Texas state licensure.
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM)
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
- Length: 20 weeks
- Openings: 1
- Weekend and on-call rotation required
Responsibilities
- Treat adult patients with CVA, dysphagia, dysarthria, TBI, voice disorders, and other neurological conditions
- Perform bedside swallow evaluations, Modified Barium Swallow Studies, and FEES
- Utilize adaptive and augmentative communication devices, Passy Muir valves, and thickening agents
- Evaluate patients, develop treatment goals, and administer speech therapy interventions
- Provide accurate, timely, and complete documentation of treatment
- Communicate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members
- Promote teamwork across departments
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and compensatory strategies
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program required
- Current Texas state license required (pending license accepted at time of consideration but must be active before start date)
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist
- Must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for this position (local candidates not accepted)
- RTO must be submitted with application; some holiday coverage expected
- On-site drug screening required upon arrival, including marijuana testing
Preferred Qualifications
- BLS certification
- Experience with dysphagia management, aural rehabilitation, and voice/resonance disorders
- Experience interpreting FEES and Modified Barium Swallow Studies
- Knowledge of trach/vent and laryngectomy care
- Cerner charting system experience
Benefits
- Premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment
- Generous 401(k) match
- Substantial housing stipends
- 24/7 support and access to in-house clinicians