Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist
Bowling Green, KY
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Travel/Contract

Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Speech-Language Pathology)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position in an Acute Care Setting
• Patient Age Groups: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Staffing Ratio: 1:1
• Average Daily Census: 70 patients
• Patient diagnoses are variable
• Provider support available from Interpretation Services, Physical Therapy, Radiology, Respiratory Services, Social Services, Phlebotomy, Pharmacy
• Unit accepts first-time travelers with 3+ years of experience in the field

Required Certifications & Licenses

• CCC-SLP (Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only (RQI acceptable)
• Kentucky State License

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Speech-Language Pathology
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Immunization & Health Requirements

• Flu Vaccine is mandatory (no exemptions allowed)
• COVID-19 vaccination, exemption, or declination required for reporting (will not prevent starting)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 2 months of start, updated annually
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B immunization or positive titer required (no declinations accepted)
• Drug screening: Negative 13-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)
• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
• Fit mask test (N95) within 1 year, updated annually

Background & Compliance Checks

• Background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification required (official transcript or diploma may be accepted)
• State-specific searches including Kentucky Caregiver Misconduct Registry
• Complete employment application including 7-year work history
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations

Additional Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required
• Various facility-specific documents and agreements must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Performance evaluations and skills checklists required annually while at the facility

Notes

• This position does not require prior travel experience, but candidates must have at least 3 years of SLP experience.
• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Strict immunization and health compliance policies are enforced, including no exemptions for flu vaccine.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this SLP travel contract position in Kentucky.