Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist
St. Cloud, MN
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist with CCC-SLP certification and acute care bedside swallow evaluation experience for a Magnet-designated Level II Trauma teaching hospital.

Details

• Acute Care Hospital setting within a 479-bed Magnet-designated, teaching, Level II Trauma facility
• Day shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Every 5th weekend required (Saturday and Sunday)
• Epic charting system used, experience preferred but not required
• Treats adult patients with CVA, degenerative diseases, dysarthria, dysphagia, TBI, and nervous system disorders
• Performs bedside swallow evaluations and treatments, modified barium swallow studies, and video fluoroscopy swallow evaluations
• Works with trach/vent dependent patients, augmentative communication devices, and communication boards

Requirements

• Active Minnesota state license required, if applicable
• Current BLS certification
• CCC-SLP certification
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Acute care experience required
• Experience with bedside swallow evaluations and treatments required
• Video fluoroscopy swallow evaluation experience preferred
• Experience conducting and interpreting modified barium swallow studies preferred

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include assessment, evaluation, plan of care development, and discharge planning
• Manages dysphagia including modifying diet orders and use of thickening agents
• Provides patient and family education
• Conducts oral peripheral exams as part of evaluation process
• Holiday coverage required as needed by facility
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Does not accept candidates residing within 25 miles of the facility
• Finalized RTO must be submitted at time of application, with no more than 10 days per assignment and none during the first week
• Former permanent staff must be separated from the facility for at least 9 months before returning as a traveler
• On-call and floating requirements to be determined based on unit needs