Travel Speech Language Pathologist

MedCadre; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MedCadre seeks a compassionate Travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across multiple clinical settings.

The role involves developing individualized treatment plans, providing evidence-based therapy, and coordinating care with physicians, nurses, therapists, and families while maintaining EMR documentation and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Active SLP license in state of practice.
• CCC-SLP from ASHA required or eligible.
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum 1 year of recent SLP experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing evaluations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and referrals.
• Provide evidence-based therapy for speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and dysphagia disorders.
• Conduct bedside and clinical swallowing evaluations and recommend dietary modifications when indicated.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy techniques and home exercise programs.
• Maintain accurate evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the EMR.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, PT/OT, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and infection control.

Skills

Excellent communication

Critical-thinking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program

CCC-SLP certification or eligible

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. The SLP will develop individualized treatment plans, collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, and provide high-quality rehabilitative care while adapting to various clinical settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing evaluations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and physician referrals.
• Provide evidence-based therapy for speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and dysphagia disorders.
• Conduct bedside and clinical swallowing evaluations and recommend appropriate dietary modifications when indicated.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy techniques, home exercise programs, and safe swallowing strategies.
• Maintain accurate evaluations, progress notes, treatment documentation, and discharge summaries in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in discharge planning and coordinate continuity of patient care.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention protocols, HIPAA regulations, patient safety standards, and facility policies.
• Adapt quickly to new facilities, workflows, and patient populations while maintaining high-quality patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Active Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license in the state of practice.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA required or eligible.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of recent Speech-Language Pathology experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders.
• Excellent communication, critical-thinking, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, skilled nursing facilities (SNF), home health, or long-term care settings.
• Experience treating adult and/or pediatric patients with neurological, post-surgical, and medically complex conditions.
• Experience with dysphagia management, cognitive rehabilitation, and communication disorders.
• Strong adaptability and ability to quickly integrate into new clinical environments.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.