Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Inpatient Rehabilitation

SriMatrix health; Hawaii; On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

SriMatrix health in Hawaii seeks a Speech Language Pathologist for a 26-week travel assignment, primarily in inpatient rehabilitation and acute care. The role emphasizes dysphagia management and the ability to perform Modified Barium Swallow Studies independently without radiologist supervision.

You will evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders, collaborate with medical teams, educate families, document in the EMR, and participate in discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Active Hawaii SLP license by assignment start date.
• ASHA CCC-SLP credential required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years of speech therapy experience.
• Ability to independently perform MBS.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Perform and interpret MBS studies independently.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Provide dysphagia management for acute care and rehabilitation patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and care teams.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and swallowing safety.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR.
• Participate in discharge planning and continuity of care.

Skills

MBS proficiency

Dysphagia management

Independent MBS

Clinical evaluation

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

EMR system

MBS equipment

Job description

Location: Hawaii

Assignment Length: 26 Weeks

Employment Type: Travel Contract

Schedule: 5 Days per Week (Weekend Rotation Possible)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a 26-week travel assignment in Hawaii. This role primarily supports inpatient rehabilitation and acute care patients, with potential opportunities to treat skilled nursing and outpatient populations as needed. The ideal candidate will have strong dysphagia management skills and be confident performing Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBS) independently without radiologist supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Perform and interpret Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBS) independently.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical findings.
• Provide dysphagia assessment and management for acute care and rehabilitation patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and swallowing safety.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record system.
• Participate in discharge planning and continuity of care initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Active Hawaii Speech-Language Pathology License by assignment start date.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).
• Current BLS Certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of Speech Therapy experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently perform Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBS).

Preferred

• Acute Care experience.
• Inpatient Rehabilitation experience.
• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience.
• Experience with dysphagia management and instrumental swallowing assessments.

Assignment Details

• 26-week contract assignment.
• Generally consistent weekly schedule with possible weekend coverage.
• Potential floating to additional rehabilitation units or affiliated facilities based on patient census.
• EMR training and department orientation provided upon arrival.

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