Speech Language Pathologist - IPR

Title: Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Inpatient Rehab / Acute Care SLP

Location: Onsite Pikeville, KY

Duration: 13 Weeks Contract

Job Description

Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) supporting Inpatient Rehab (IPR) and Acute Care settings, delivering speech therapy, swallowing therapy, and communication disorder treatment.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Evaluate, assess, and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders across adult and geriatric populations
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized speech therapy treatment plans in inpatient rehab and acute care settings
• Provide dysphagia therapy, oral-pharyngeal treatment, and communication rehabilitation
• Document evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and clinical reports accurately
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, and rehab staff
• Educate patients and families on therapy plans, home programs, and recovery strategies
• Participate in weekend rotation (~every 4th weekend) and holiday coverage as required
• Maintain compliance with clinical standards, regulatory guidelines, and facility protocols
  
  

Skills

• Speech Language Pathology (SLP), Speech Therapist, Speech Therapy
• Inpatient Rehab SLP, Acute Care SLP, Dysphagia Therapy, Swallowing Disorders
• Communication Disorders, Oral Motor Therapy, Cognitive-Communication Therapy
• Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Clinical Documentation
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Rehabilitation Therapy
• Basic Computer Skills, Clinical Software, Documentation Systems
  
  

Qualification

• Kentucky SLP License required
• BLS Certification required
• ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP) preferred
• Minimum 1 year travel experience required