Description

American Traveler is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist with CCC-SLP certification, MBSS experience, and a minimum of 2 years of acute hospital experience for a 13-week travel contract in Walterboro, SC.

Details

• Hospital-based position on the 4th floor, with floating expected between the inpatient rehabilitation unit and the acute care hospital floor
• 14-bed rehab unit within a 135-bed acute care hospital, including a 7-bed ICU
• Caseload typically includes approximately 5-6 rehab patients seen 3-5x/week based on frequency and need, plus an acute caseload that varies; outpatient modified barium swallow studies performed approximately once per week
• Performs Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
• Documentation in Meditech
• Day shift, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM with flexible start/stop times
• One weekend per month required, with the option to flex a day during the week
• No call requirements
• 3 PRN speech therapists assist throughout the week and weekend

Requirements

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) required
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of assignment)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience as an SLP
• Active experience within the last 6 months in the specialty
• Acute hospital setting experience required
• Experience with Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS) required
• SC SLP license required if applicable
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more in the past 12 months

Additional Information

• FEES certification and experience is preferred
• The facility is Joint Commission Stroke Certified and a Top 10% national performer for PEM
• Scrub color: light grey tops and bottoms; black pants are also acceptable
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — no local candidates will be considered