Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Overview
Speech Language Pathologist – Acute Care | Hilo, HI, US | Start 09/21/2026 | 26 weeks | $2,613–$2,759 per week | Days shift | Travel assignment in a hospital-based setting

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,613–$2,759 per week
- Contract duration: 26 weeks
- Shift: Days
- Start date: 09/21/2026
- Work setting: hospital-based acute care rehabilitation
- Onboarding: EMR training (Epic) and rehab area orientation provided

Responsibilities
- Independently perform and interpret Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBS) in radiology without radiologist supervision
- Conduct comprehensive SLP evaluations and develop, implement, and monitor dysphagia, communication, and cognitive-communication treatment plans for adults in acute care and rehabilitation settings
- Provide acute care dysphagia therapy and related rehabilitation services; coordinate with SNF rehabilitation when appropriate
- Document assessments, treatment plans, and progress in the inpatient EMR (Meditech); prepare outpatient documentation as needed
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (nursing, physicians, radiology, dietetics, therapy) and manage referrals to outpatient care when indicated
- Deliver patient and family education; participate in discharge planning and ensure infection control and safety standards are followed

Requirements
- Active Hawaii state license in Speech-Language Pathology by start of assignment; travelers not yet licensed must apply and obtain HI licensure prior to start
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Minimum 2 years of experience in acute care, SNF, or rehabilitation hospital settings
- Proficiency in performing Modified Barium Swallow Studies independently
- Experience with EMR documentation (Meditech); EMR training provided
- Ability to float to other units/departments as census and staffing require; flexible scheduling including weekend coverage

Benefits and Support
- EMR documentation training and rehab area orientation provided
- Pre-start health appointment coordination and onboarding logistics
- 26-week travel assignment with dedicated onboarding support
- Onsite collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and clinical guidance as needed
- Support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the assignment

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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