Travel Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient - $2,240 per week

About the role

Speech Language Pathologist (Inpatient) role providing speech, language, and swallowing therapy to adult and geriatric patients in an inpatient setting. The position manages patients with neurological and degenerative conditions (e.g., CVA, TBI, dementia, dysphagia, neurodegenerative diseases, post‑extubation/trach, ACDF) using specialized assessment and treatment techniques to support recovery and communication. Cross Country Allied connects allied professionals with flexible travel assignments nationwide, offering support focused on your goals, growth, and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bedside swallow evaluations
• Interpret Modified Barium Swallow Studies (VFSS)
• Develop individualized treatment plans
• Utilize alternative communication devices
• Educate patients and families on therapy and safety

Requirements

• Current Idaho Speech‑Language Pathologist license
• BLS certification
• CCC‑SLP certification
• MBSImP certification
• Vital Stim certification
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience, including bedside swallow evaluation, Modified Barium Swallow Studies, dysphagia management, and communication assessment

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience in acute care and adult rehabilitation facilities
• Familiarity with Epic charting system
• Prior community hospital experience

Skills

• Bedside swallow evaluation
• Modified Barium Swallow Study (VFSS) interpretation
• Dysphagia management
• Communication assessment and therapy
• Alternative/augmentative communication device utilization
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with IV, PT, Respiratory, and other services
• Epic EMR documentation

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 continuing education credits

Schedule

• Day shifts, 10‑hour shifts
• Minimum 40 hours per week