Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist
South Bend, IN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Speech Language Pathologist (Travel/Contract)

Location: South Bend, Indiana
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Speech Language Pathologist)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
• Call Requirements:

  • 4 hours on Sunday call (only for weekends scheduled to work)
• Weekend Requirements:

  • Every other Saturday (8 hours)
  • On-call Sunday (4 hours)
  • Flexible day off the week before and adjusted hours the week after if called in on Sunday
• Floating: Will float between inpatient rehab and acute care units
• Holiday Requirements: Optional holiday shifts paid at time and a half
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week

Experience & Licensure

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• License:

  • Must have full state license in hand by start date (pending license accepted before start, but no temporary licenses)
• Certifications Required:

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

Additional Requirements

• Residency: Must live at least 50 miles away from the facility (no locals accepted)
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Free

Compliance & Documentation

• Background Check: Required within 90 days of start, covering last 7 years and all states lived/worked in
• Education Verification: Diploma or transcript required
• Physical Exam: Required
• TB Testing: Negative 2-step PPD or Qgold within 1 year (T-Spots not accepted)
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Titer or 2 vaccines; booster if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella: Titer or 2 vaccines; booster if low titer
• Drug Testing: Negative 12-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (includes amphetamines, cannabinoids, MDMA, methamphetamines, buprenorphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, cocaine, methadone, tramadol, benzodiazepines, morphine/opiate)
• Flu Vaccination: Required for flu season (October–May) or approved medical/religious exemption prior to start
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Medical and religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation

Orientation & Training

• Modules:

  • 70-80 modules to be completed prior to start (approx. 8-10 hours)
  • Modules due by 1 PM CST Friday before start date
  • Paid time for module completion
  • No new modules required if worked with the system within the past year

This position is suitable for first-time travel therapists.