Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Speech Language Pathologist – Acute Care in Cumming, Georgia. This 13-week travel temporary assignment begins on 08/09/2026, with a weekly pay range of $2,164 to $2,298 and guaranteed 40 hours per week. Shifts are 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. Work setting is an acute care environment supporting a wide range of medical and surgical diagnoses.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,164 – $2,298 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 8-hour days, 5 days per week
- Start date: 08/09/2026
- Work setting: acute care environment
- Local and travel candidates accepted for this position

Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive evaluation and treatment planning for speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in adult patients across medical and surgical units.
- Provide bedside dysphagia management, voice and resonance therapy, and cognitive rehabilitation as appropriate; adapt therapy to medically complex and acutely ill patients.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the multidisciplinary team to implement care plans and support safe patient progress and discharge planning.
- Document evaluation findings, treatment goals, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with professional standards and organizational policies.
- Educate patients and families on communication strategies, swallowing safety, and care plans; participate in rounds and care conferences as required.
- Maintain compliance with safety, infection control, and patient privacy regulations; contribute to quality improvement and performance improvement activities as applicable.

Requirements
- Georgia licensure for Speech-Language Pathologist with CCC-SLP credential
- American Heart Association BLS certification (required)
- Minimum 15–18 months of recent acute care/medical-surgical experience in the specialty
- Ability to work in a fast-paced inpatient acute care environment and across multiple units
- MBS/FEES proficiency is a plus but not required
- Availability to begin on 08/09/2026 and commit to a 13-week assignment

Benefits and Support
- 40 hours per week guaranteed
- 13-week contract duration
- Local and travel candidate acceptance for this position
- Weekly pay range: $2,164 – $2,298
- Dedicated support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the assignment

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If you’d like to explore additional openings, please apply through Healthforce Healthcare LLC at This platform lists current travel and local opportunities across roles and specialties.

PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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