Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract

Join a skilled nursing facility in Meridian, MS as a Travel Speech-Language Pathologist. Provide evaluation and treatment for communication and swallowing disorders in a post-acute and long-term care setting. A recruiter will contact qualified applicants with full assignment details. Minimum Requirements Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited educational program. Completed Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA. Active Mississippi SLP license or compact-eligible licensure required to start the assignment. BLS certification required from American Heart Association or American Red Cross prior to start. Experience working in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute rehabilitation settings preferred. Experience with dysphagia assessment and treatment, including clinical bedside evaluations and therapy for tube-dependent patients preferred. Documentation experience with electronic medical records required. Specific EMR experience is preferred but not required.

Assignment Details Primary Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist. Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility. City, State: Meridian, MS.

Location HighlightsMeridian offers a balance of cultural attractions and outdoor access within easy drives. The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience is located downtown and sits within a short drive to Bonita Lakes Park, about 5 miles away, offering walking trails and a 70-acre lake for fishing. The city is roughly 90 miles east of Jackson and 130 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, providing regional airport and interstate access for travel. Local features include historic districts with museums and music venues, a compact urban center suitable for a suburban lifestyle, and nearby forested areas for hiking and hunting within a 30-60 minute drive.

Benefits Designed for Travelers We offer a comprehensive benefits package for travel clinicians beginning on the first day of assignment. Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan. 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email. Competitive referral bonuses and travel/license reimbursement. 100% paid housing available for qualifying assignments.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide Accepting this travel SLP role provides professional variety across diverse post-acute settings. Options for direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts are available. ProVenture, an AI-enhanced career app, is available to manage assignments and career options. EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA 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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.