Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $2,267 per week

American Traveler, LLC.; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium benefits

Housing stipend

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC is seeking an inpatient Speech Language Pathologist for a travel assignment in Mattoon, Illinois. You will work 4x10 hour days in a hospital setting, performing video swallow studies and dysphagia management with the Illinois license.

The assignment runs 13 weeks with 40 hours per week and no weekends. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of inpatient experience, Cerner EMR familiarity, and are willing to float within similar units.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois SLP license required
• 2+ years of inpatient speech-language pathology experience
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• 2 professional references from similar experience

Responsibilities

• Perform video swallow studies and dysphagia management in hospital
• Conduct bedside swallow evaluations
• Provide inpatient SLP services within hospital units
• Floating within scope to other like units

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Illinois SLP license

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a travel Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Mattoon, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler seeks an inpatient Speech Language Pathologist with an active Illinois license and 2+ years of experience to perform video swallow studies and dysphagia management in a hospital setting.

Details

• Inpatient setting located in the main hospital
• Performs video swallow studies, bedside swallow evaluations, and dysphagia management
• 10-hour day shifts, 4 shifts per week
• No weekends or call required
• Floating within scope to other like units may be required

Requirements

• Active Illinois SLP license required if applicable
• 2+ years of recent experience in inpatient speech language pathology
• 2 years of relevant setting experience
• Cerner EMR experience strongly preferred
• 2 professional references from similar experience (1-2 years) required

Additional Information

• Provide swallow study assessments and dysphagia management for inpatient population
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius of the facility with no exceptions
• Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted for consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-760105. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Speech Therapist - Inpatient

Benefits

• American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.