Speech-Language Pathologist, Inpatient Rehabilitation
Tacoma, WA
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 Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with inpatient rehabilitation experience for a 13-week travel contract at an acute rehabilitation hospital in Tacoma, WA.

Details

• 60-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced severe injury or illness
• Speech Therapy department serving adult and older adult patient populations
• Common diagnoses include CVA and neurological conditions
• Caseload of approximately 6.5 treatments per 8-hour day
• Monday through Friday schedule, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with flexibility to shift between 7:00–3:30 or 8:00–4:30
• One weekend day required per month, with a compensatory day off during the week
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active SLP license (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
• Inpatient rehabilitation experience required
• CVA and neurological experience required
• AHA certifications required
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Candidates cannot be employed full-time elsewhere during the assignment
• Scrubs of any color are acceptable
• Report to the therapy department at 8:00 AM on the first day