Travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), Inpatient Rehab & Acute Care
Kingwood, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Travel Position

Location: Kingwood, Texas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility & Unit Information

• Setting: Rehab (North Tower), 1st floor
• Number of Beds: 457
• Staff: 2 full-time SLPs, 3 PRN SLPs, 1 contract SLP
• Shift: Day shift 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, with 2 weekend day shifts per 4-week period
• Patient Ratio: 8 patients per 8-hour shift
• Equipment: FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing)
• EMR System: Meditech

Job Requirements & Skills

Must Have:

• Rehab or acute care experience
• Dysphagia evaluation skills

Preferred:

• Experience with FEES
• Ability to perform SLC evaluations
• Experience with IRF (Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility) evaluations and follow-up sessions

Certifications & Licenses:

• Active Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) license
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ASHA Certification

Job Expectations & Guidelines

• Complete stroke evaluations within 24 hours of consult
• Productivity requirements: 68.75% for acute care, 75% for rehab
• Documentation and charges must be completed before the end of each shift
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs
• Floating areas include IRF and acute care units

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Flexibility
• Self-awareness

Schedule

• Sunday through Thursday, with 2 weekend day shifts every 4 weeks
• No night shifts

This position is suited for SLPs with strong dysphagia evaluation skills and experience in rehab or acute care settings who are comfortable working in a fast-paced hospital environment with specific productivity and documentation standards.