Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract

Join our team as a Speech-Language Pathologist providing evaluative and treatment services across the continuum in a hospital setting in Douglasville, GA. You will evaluate patients and develop individualized plans of care for speech, language, voice, cognition, and swallowing in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include treatment planning, documentation, patient and family education, discharge planning, and participation in departmental and professional development activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Active SLP state license required to start the assignment.
• Current BLS certification from AHA or ARC required upon hire.
• Experience providing evaluation and treatment for speech, language, cognition, voice, and dysphagia in an acute care or hospital-based rehab environment preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in documentation of evaluations, plans of care, and treatment sessions according to facility protocols.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence preferred.
• Experience with hospital electronic medical record systems preferred.
• FEES certification preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 0800–1700.
• Shift days include a five-day workweek, 5x8 schedule.
• No call, holiday, or weekend requirements.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• Weekly, on-time pay.
• 24/7 recruiter support via text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available when applicable.
• Travel and license reimbursement when applicable.

Impacting Patient Care

The SLP role supports high-quality, patient-centered care by implementing individualized treatment plans, educating patients and families, and coordinating discharge and community referrals. The position requires adherence to regulatory and facility standards, participation in professional development, and collaboration to improve outcomes and patient experience.

Location Highlights

Douglasville, GA is located near Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park and is approximately 25 miles west of downtown Atlanta. The area offers access to outdoor recreation at Sweetwater Creek State Park within a 20–30 minute drive and shopping and dining options at Arbor Place Mall and downtown Douglasville within the city. Commuting to Atlanta is feasible via I-20 and local transit connections, supporting a suburban lifestyle with proximity to urban amenities and regional attractions.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.