Travel Contract

Travel Speech Language Pathologist
Fort Myers, FL
GHR Healthcare - Travel
5x8 hrs

$2,331/week
Posted 2 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date05/18/2026
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks
  • Setting
    Hospital

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,331/week

Description

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Travel | Hospital Rehabilitation | Fort Myers, FL 33912

Travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in Fort Myers, FL (33912) — 13-week hospital rehabilitation assignment, 40 hours/week, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, BLS required, 2+ years hospital SLP experience. Join a collaborative hospital team providing acute and post-acute care in sunny southwest Florida.

Assignment Highlights

  • Assignment Type: Travel SLP (Travel Speech-Language Pathologist)
  • Location: Fort Myers, FL 33912 — Fort Myers healthcare jobs, Florida travel SLP
  • Setting: Hospital – Rehabilitation Services (hospital SLP)
  • Start Date: May 18, 2026
  • End Date: August 16, 2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 8-hour days, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday through Thursday
  • Hours per Week: 40
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,900 – $2,040

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist in a hospital setting (hospital SLP experience)
  • Active Florida Speech-Language Pathologist license (must be on profile)
  • BLS certification required
  • Experience with ventilator-dependent patients in ICU preferred (ICU SLP, ventilator care)
  • Familiarity with Epic EMR system preferred (Epic experience helps with documentation)
  • Prior travel assignment experience preferred (travel healthcare experience)
  • Willingness to float to other sister campuses as needed
  • Radius rule: Must reside at least 50 miles from permanent address

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing (dysphagia) therapy to adult patients in a hospital rehabilitation setting
  • Assess, diagnose, plan, and implement evidence-based treatment plans for inpatient rehabilitation and acute care patients
  • Collaborate closely with respiratory therapy, nursing, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes
  • Manage and treat ventilator-dependent and medically complex patients in the ICU and acute care as needed
  • Document patient progress and treatment plans accurately using Epic EMR
  • Float to other units or sister campuses as required and adapt to varying hospital workflows
  • Adhere to hospital policies, safety protocols, and maintain a positive, team-oriented culture

Why Fort Myers? Fort Myers, FL offers a warm climate, Gulf Coast beaches, and a vibrant community — a popular destination for travel SLPs and healthcare professionals seeking both clinical growth and quality of life.

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Speech-Language Pathologist in Fort Myers, FL. Submit your profile and ensure your Florida license and BLS are up to date to be considered for this hospital SLP opportunity.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare - Travel Job ID #476346. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Hospital | SLP

Employer

GHR Healthcare - Travel

About

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

learn more.

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About Fort Myers, FL

As a Travel Speech Language Pathologist in Fort Myers, FL here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Fort Myers is slightly higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
  • Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs are around 91°F, and winter lows are around 53°F, making it an ideal winter getaway with year-round warm weather.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Fort Myers, especially in popular tourist areas and near the beaches.
Transportation
  • Fort Myers is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
  • Having a car is essential for getting around the city and exploring the surrounding areas.
Demographics
  • Fort Myers has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the local flora and fauna.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Fort Myers offers a variety of activities including exploring the winter homes of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison, visiting the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, enjoying the beaches at Lynn Hall Memorial Park and Lover's Key State Park, and experiencing the local art, music, and sports scenes.
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