What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Speech Language Pathologist position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with ASHA CCC certification and at least 1 year of experience for a 13-week travel contract at a critical access hospital in a post-acute care setting.
Details
- Post-acute care setting at a 25-bed critical access hospital
- Speech Therapy department covering primarily outpatient caseload, with occasional inpatient and rare home health coverage PRN
- Treats patients across all age groups, including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
- Assessment and treatment of aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, cognitive/linguistic deficits, TBI, laryngectomy, voice disorders, cleft palate, fluency disorders, and dysphagia
- Utilizes Epic EMR and TIMS for videofluoroscopy
- Monday through Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm day shift, 8-hour shifts
- Sole SLP on staff — works independently without on-site SLP peers
- No call or weekend requirements indicated
- 13-week contract
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) required
- Valid North Dakota SLP license required; license required if applicable
- Current BLS certification required
- Experience performing swallowing assessments and videofluoroscopy
- Ability to provide general care across all age groups
- Epic EMR experience preferred
Additional Information
- Conducts comprehensive assessments and develops individualized therapy programs for inpatient, outpatient, and home care patients
- Performs videofluoroscopic swallow studies using TIMS
- Supports family and staff communication strategies for patients with communication disorders
- Arranges continued treatment or follow-up care planning upon patient discharge
- Collaborates with PT, OT, and Audiology as part of the interdisciplinary team
- First week includes onboarding/orientation
- Required online modules must be completed prior to start
- Business casual dress code
- Local candidates are accepted for this position
- Candidates with any previous employment at this facility must disclose it for a do-not-use (DNU) check
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan