Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care
Canton, GA
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel SLP and use your skills where they’re needed most. You’ll help patients improve communication and swallowing disorders while exploring a new part of the country. Apply today and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited educational program.
• Completed Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA.
• Active Georgia SLP license required to start the assignment.
• Minimum of 2 years of acute care SLP experience within specialty required.
• Required AHA BLS certification.
• Experience supporting acute care patients across medical and surgical diagnoses, including ICU, stroke/neurologic, dysphagia, respiratory compromise, and cognitive disorders.
• Experience with Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) or FEES is preferred but not required.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Schedule: 5x8, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM typical (schedule may vary).
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum 2 weekends per 4 weeks; preferred 4 weekends per 4 weeks.
• Float Requirement: Candidate may be required to float to other facilities as needed.
• Population Served: Acute care patients across hospital units including ICU and stroke/neurology.

Location Highlights

Canton, GA offers access to outdoor recreation and cultural amenities. Canton is approximately 30 miles north of downtown Atlanta and about 25 miles from Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, offering hiking and historic trails. The city sits near Lake Allatoona, providing boating and fishing within a 20-minute drive, and downtown Canton features the Canton Theatre and Canton Marketplace with local dining and seasonal events. The area supports a suburban lifestyle with quick access to urban resources in Atlanta and regional parks for an active, outdoors-oriented lifestyle.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to impacting others. You will receive a comprehensive benefits package beginning your first day.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a Traveling SLP and obtain flexibility and stability. Enjoy full-time benefits and relocation assistance in travel contracts that allow exploration while maintaining professional growth. Options include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using our career platform designed for therapy professionals.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.