Speech-Language Pathologist
Plantation, FL
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Travel Speech-Language Pathologist with CCC-SLP certification and MBS proficiency for a 13-week acute care hospital assignment in Plantation, FL.

Details

• 250-bed acute care hospital setting, located on the 2nd floor of the main building
• Speech Therapy department currently staffed by 5 SLPs
• Full caseload of approximately 10–12 patients per day
• Performs Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)/fluoroscopy studies — full proficiency required
• Documents using Meditech EMR; some orientation to the system is available
• Day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active CCC-SLP certification required
• Active, unrestricted Florida Speech-Language Pathology license required (provisional licenses not accepted); license required if applicable
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Minimum 2 years of SLP experience required
• Must have active experience within the last 6 months in the SLP role
• Must be fully proficient and independent in MBS/fluoroscopy studies
• Experience with adult and geriatric populations in an acute care setting required
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• Two professional references required for this position
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Performs swallow evaluations post-extubation and for stroke protocol, pneumonia, failure to thrive, and altered mental status
• Conducts speech and language evaluations and treatments
• Provides dysphagia treatments
• Limited training is available on-site; candidates must be experienced and clinically independent upon arrival
• Works within a highly engaged, cohesive team known for patient advocacy and clinical excellence
• Scrubs required; light grey preferred, though any solid color scrubs are currently accepted
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more in the past 12 months