Speech Therapist

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical benefits

Dental and vision benefits

Retirement options

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is looking for an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist to join an acute care team in Cumming, GA. The role requires providing evaluations and treatments for diverse patient populations, including those with neurological and cognitive disorders. Candidates must have an active Georgia SLP license, CCC-SLP certification, and at least two years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience within the specialty.
• Active Georgia SLP license is mandatory.
• CCC-SLP certification required.
• Current AHA BLS certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech, language, and swallowing evaluations and treatments.
• Manage dysphagia, cognitive-communication, and speech disorders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support patients across various hospital units, including ICU.

Skills

Clinical evaluation skills

Speech pathology experience

Collaboration with medical teams

Swallowing disorder management

Education

Active Georgia SLP license

CCC-SLP certification

Current AHA BLS certification

Job description

Job Title: Speech Therapist (SLP)

Location: Cumming, GA

Assignment Length: 13 weeks

Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

• Minimum of 2 weekends per 4 weeks (4 weekends per 4 weeks preferred). Local Candidates: Not accepted within a 50-mile radius.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist to join an acute care team. The therapist will provide evaluation and treatment services to patients across the hospital based on physician orders.

Department

Acute Care Speech-Language Pathology

Patient Population & Exposure

• Treats a diverse patient population including ICU, stroke/neurological, dysphagia, respiratory compromise, and cognitive disorders
• Exposure to both medical and surgical diagnoses

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience within the specialty
• Active Georgia SLP license
• CCC‑SLP certification required
• Current AHA BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior acute care experience
• Experience with MBS (Modified Barium Swallow) and/or FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing)

Responsibilities

• Provide speech, language, and swallowing evaluations and treatments
• Manage dysphagia, cognitive-communication, and speech disorders
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Support patients across various hospital units, including ICU

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.