Travel Speech Language Pathologist
Canton, GA
GHR Healthcare - Travel
5x8 hrs

Travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Acute Care | Canton, GA (30115) — 13-week travel assignment providing acute care therapy services for ICU, stroke, dysphagia, and complex medical patients. Join a collaborative hospital team and gain experience in a fast-paced clinical environment just north of Atlanta.

Quick Job Snapshot

• Job Title: Travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) / Hospital SLP
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,890 – $2,030
• Setting: Acute Care Hospital (Hospital SLP, acute care SLP)
• Location: Canton, GA (30115) — North Georgia, near Atlanta. Canton offers a welcoming community atmosphere, scenic parks, and vibrant local events. Its proximity to Atlanta provides easy access to metropolitan amenities while maintaining the charm of a smaller city. Enjoy local attractions such as the Etowah River Park, historic downtown, and a variety of dining and shopping options.
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (May 18, 2026 – August 15, 2026)
• Shift: 8-hour days (8:00am – 4:30pm), schedule varies; 40 guaranteed hours/week
• Weekend Coverage: Minimum 2 weekends per 4 weeks (preferred 4/4)
• Employment Type: Travel (Travel SLP, travel therapy jobs, healthcare jobs in Canton GA)

Key Qualifications (Required)

• 15–18 months recent clinical experience in SLP specialty, preferably acute care or hospital SLP
• Active Georgia SLP license (state licensure required)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Prior acute care / hospital experience highly desirable (ICU, stroke, dysphagia, respiratory compromise)
• MBS/FEES proficiency is a plus but not required

Core Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language pathology services to acute care patients across the hospital per physician orders
• Assess and treat dysphagia, cognitive-communication disorders, voice, and motor speech disorders in medical/surgical and ICU populations
• Manage complex caseloads including stroke/neurologic patients, respiratory compromise, and post-operative cases
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, nurses, PT/OT, respiratory therapy) to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Perform bedside assessments, instrumental assessments as appropriate, and recommend safe diet/communication strategies
• Document patient progress, insurance/authorization details, and communicate findings effectively with healthcare team
• Participate in scheduled weekend coverage and provide continuity of care for acute patients

Why Join This Travel SLP Opportunity

• Gain acute care SLP experience in a community hospital setting near Atlanta
• Work with a supportive interdisciplinary team managing a broad range of medical diagnoses
• Competitive weekly pay for travel therapy jobs and guaranteed 40 hours/week

Ready to advance your acute care SLP career? Apply now to be considered for this Travel Speech-Language Pathologist position in Canton, GA (30115). Join our healthcare team today and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

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