What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist Assistant position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) for a 13-week acute care assignment working primarily with a pediatric outpatient population on a Monday–Friday day schedule with no weekends or holidays.
Details
- Acute care hospital setting with primary focus on outpatient speech-language pathology services
- Occasional inpatient coverage may be required in addition to outpatient duties
- Primarily pediatric patient population with diagnoses including language/speech delay, autism, Down syndrome, and articulation/phonological disorders
- Daily patient caseload varies
- Day shift schedule, Monday–Friday, typically 8:00am–5:00pm or as patients are scheduled
- 8-hour shifts with no weekend or holiday requirements
- Epic EMR used in this position
- 13-week contract
Requirements
- Master's degree (MA or MS) in Speech-Language Pathology required
- Active Nebraska SLP license or valid temporary Nebraska SLP license required; license required if applicable
- Minimum 2 years of experience as an SLPA or SLP required
- Current BLS certification required
- Valid driver's license required
- Medication Aide certification preferred
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with interdisciplinary rehabilitation team members and support staff
Additional Information
- Works within a rehabilitation department under a Physical Therapist as Department Director, with one additional SLP on duty
- Rehab aides are available to support the department
- Department-specific orientation details will be discussed during the interview process
- Dress code consists of a polo top with scrubs or jogger-style activewear bottoms
- CPR certification (included under BLS) must be maintained throughout the assignment
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan