Travel Allied & Therapy Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Care Pay up to $2,793/WK

Travel Allied & Therapy Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Care

SUNY Upstate University Hospital Syracuse, New York

Job Shift: 08:00 AM 04:00 PM | Work Week Hours: 40.0 | Weekly Pay: Up to $2,793/WK

Start Date: 06/29/2026

We are seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to provide care in an acute care setting. In this role, you will assess and treat patients with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders resulting from acute medical conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patients' communication and swallowing abilities following acute medical events such as strokes or surgeries.
• Create individualized treatment plans aimed at improving speech, language, or swallowing functions.
• Provide therapy sessions tailored to patients' recovery needs in a fast-paced acute care environment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians and nurses, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Educate patients and families on techniques to support recovery outside of therapy sessions.
• Maintain accurate records of evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes for each patient.

Work Environment:

• The role is based in hospitals or acute care facilities where patients require immediate and intensive rehabilitation support.
• This position involves working closely with critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment requiring quick decision-making skills.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary with opportunities for career advancement within the field of speech-language pathology.
• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plans, and paid time off.
• Support for continuing education programs to maintain licensure and expand expertise in acute care techniques.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Your dedication to improving patient outcomes is valued here. We strive to create an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive professionally while delivering exceptional care to our patients.

*This information is based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Actual job responsibilities may vary by location.

Additional Employer Description

Shift: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, must work one weekend every month. Looking for acute care experience. Would be working inpatient on weekends. Qualifications: Master's Degree in Speech Pathology, NYS licensure, clinical certification in Speech Pathology (or its equivalent) and completion of clinical fellowship year required. Duties: Will administer evaluations, diagnose speech, language, cognition, communication, and swallowing disorders; establish and provide treatment programs for individuals with deficits in speech, language, cognitive, voice and/or swallowing disorders; schedules patients to receive evaluation and treatments based on patient needs; provide education to patients, families and staff regarding disorders of speech, language, cognition, voice and/or swallowing; participate in program development for the speech therapy discipline, PM&R department and Service Line; prepare reports and communicate with referral sources and treatment agencies; participate in community programs.