Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Overview Speech Language Pathologist – Acute Care (Travel) in Hilo, Hawaii. Start date 08/03/2026 for 26 weeks. Weekly pay $2,812–$2,856 per week. No guaranteed hours. Shift: Days. Setting: hospital inpatient acute care. This assignment is with Healthforce Healthcare LLC. Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,812–$2,856 per week
• Contract duration: 26 weeks
• Start date: 08/03/2026
• Shift: Days
• Setting: inpatient acute care hospital
• May float to other units as needed; EMR documentation training provided

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech-language pathology evaluations for adult inpatients and deliver direct and/or supervised therapy; develop and monitor individualized treatment plans within an acute care framework.
• Independently perform Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBS) in radiology and document findings, coordinating with radiology and the multidisciplinary team.
• Document patient encounters in the inpatient EMR (Meditech) with timely, accurate notes; support outpatient documentation as applicable.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, dietitians, and rehab therapists to support discharge planning and appropriate referrals to outpatient or SNF rehabilitation services.
• Provide patient and family education on communication and swallowing strategies; ensure adherence to infection control and patient safety standards.
• Maintain requirements for acute care practice (e.g., BLS) and participate in unit orientation and education as part of onboarding.

Requirements

• Active Hawaii state license in Speech-Language Pathology; must have by start of assignment. If not currently licensed, must apply upon acceptance of offer.
• Minimum 2 years of acute care or rehabilitation hospital/SNF experience; capable of performing MBS studies independently without radiologist supervision.
• BLS certification.
• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Ability to work in an inpatient hospital setting and to float to other units as needed; must arrive the Thursday before start for employee health clearance.

Benefits and Support

• 26-week travel assignment with potential for extension
• Onboarding includes EMR documentation training and rehab area orientation
• Travel and assignment support provided by Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• Regular access to recruiter and assignment support during the contract

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