Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Overview
Speech Language Pathologist – Acute Care in a corrections setting, Mount Olive, North Carolina. Start date: 10/26/2026. This travel, temporary assignment covers 13 contract weeks with guaranteed hours. Weekly pay range: $2,144 to $2,296. Shift: days (5x8), 08:00–16:30. This position focuses on acute care needs in a corrections environment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,144–$2,296 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: days, 5x8 schedule (08:00–16:30)
- Start date: 10/26/2026
- Work setting: corrections with acute care components

Responsibilities
- Perform SLP evaluations and provide treatment for adults with communication and swallowing disorders in an acute care context within a corrections setting.
- Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans; monitor progress and outcomes; document patient responses.
- Deliver evidence-based therapy to improve speech, language, cognitive-communication, or swallowing function; adapt interventions to medical status and safety considerations.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team, participate in rounds, and contribute to discharge planning and problem-solving for safe, patient-centered care.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the patient record, including evaluations, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries; ensure confidentiality and compliance with policies.
- Adhere to facility protocols, infection control practices, and regulatory requirements; support staff education and patient safety initiatives as appropriate.

Requirements
- Active North Carolina license to practice Speech-Language Pathology
- ASHA-CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competence) or eligible/licensure-appropriate credential
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
- Eligible to work in a corrections setting and able to pass any required background checks
- Ability to work in an acute care environment and in a high-security setting, with good documentation and communication skills

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Competitive weekly pay range corresponding to the assignment
- Travel assignment with dedicated support throughout the assignment
- 13-week contract with a defined start date and schedule

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