Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist
Columbus, OH
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 program.
• Completed Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA.
• Active Ohio state license in Speech-Language Pathology required to start the assignment.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience evaluating and treating adult inpatient populations, including dysphagia assessment and treatment, required.
• Proven ability to complete timely, accurate documentation including evaluations, daily notes, goal writing, letters of medical necessity, discharge summaries, and charge entry in accordance with hospital policies and payer requirements.
• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to plan for discharge and coordinate equipment trials and patient/family training.
• Ability to manage individual and concurrent treatment sessions and to cover flexible caseload needs.
• Adherence to state Practice Act, professional code of conduct, and maintenance of licensure and required continuing education.
• Preferred: Experience in acute care or hospital settings and familiarity with safe patient handling procedures.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital.
• Shift Type: Day (5x8).
• Assignment Duration: 13 Week.

Location Highlights

Columbus, OH offers a mix of urban and recreational amenities within short drives. The Short North Arts District is a 5–10 minute drive from downtown and features galleries, restaurants, and nightlife for an urban lifestyle. The Ohio State University campus is within the city and provides collegiate events, museums, and sporting events with regular COTA transit connections. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens sits about 10–15 minutes from central Columbus and offers seasonal exhibits and walking gardens for outdoor recreation. For day trips, Hocking Hills State Park is approximately a 1-hour drive and provides extensive hiking, waterfalls, and rock formations for adventurous weekend outings. The Scioto Mile waterfront runs through downtown and includes riverfront parks, bike paths, and recreational boating options within short commutes of many neighborhoods.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401k 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 get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore new locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app 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.