Speech-Language Pathologist, Inpatient Rehab (Head & Neck Oncology)
Zion, IL
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2025
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for a hybrid inpatient/outpatient oncology rehab role requiring BLS certification, Illinois SLP licensure, and at least 2 years of experience.

Details

• Hybrid inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation setting with a focus on oncology, including head and neck cancer patients
• Responsibilities include tracheostomy and laryngectomy care and conducting cognitive, language, speech, and voice assessments and treatments
• Commonly performed procedures include modified barium swallow studies
• Day shift schedule: three 8-hour shifts per week, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
• No on-call, float, or weekend shifts required
• Patients include young, middle-aged, and older adults
• Documentation is completed using Epic EMR

Requirements

• Current and valid Illinois SLP license required if applicable
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA only, no HeartCode)
• Minimum 2 years of SLP experience required, 5 years preferred
• Experience with dysarthria, dysphagia, tracheostomy, voice, bedside swallow evaluations, and modified barium swallow studies
• Ability to interpret modified barium swallow studies and identify signs of patient abuse
• Experience in administering assessments, discharge planning, point of service documentation, and patient/family education
• Experience with young, middle, and older adult patients

Additional Information

• Duties include assessment and treatment of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in oncology patients
• Care for patients with tracheostomies and laryngectomies, including education for patients and families
• Average orientation period is approximately 80 hours with about 72 hours on the clinical floor
• Scrub color is wine; scrubs are not provided
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Flu vaccination or signed declination required during flu season (October-March)
• Travel pairs are allowed
• Locals are accepted at the local pay rate if residing within a 75-mile radius
• Former employees will not be considered for travel positions