Travel Contract

Speech-Language Pathologist - Inpatient Rehab
Gainesville, GA
LifePoint
3x12 hrs

$2,203/week

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
Duration13 weeks

Pay

4% higher than average Therapist / School Speech Language Pathologist pay in Georgia

Estimated total pay

$2,203/week

Description

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Travel Position

Location: Gainesville, Georgia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an SLP with neuro or inpatient rehab experience for a 40-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital specializing in recovery from severe injury or illness. The facility provides customized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

Position Details

Specialty: Neuro or Inpatient Rehab preferred
Shift: Day with weekend rotation
Weekly Hours: 40 (including 8 weekend hours)
Call Requirements: None
Patient Population: Adult, geriatric, neuro, ortho, debility, amputee, critical illness
Patient Ratios: 4-6 patients per clinician
Equipment Used: Bioness Vector, Senaptec, Neuro VR, Lite Gait, Standing Frame, Tilt Table, Car Simulator, Chattanooga Tower, NuStep, Omnicycle
EHR System: EPIC (read only), UDS Pro Doc Rehab Connect

Requirements

Licensure: Must hold a valid Georgia SLP license
Education: Master's or Doctorate degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty (neuro or inpatient rehab experience required)
Skills:
- Evaluation and treatment of neuro, ortho, and geriatric populations
- Preferred experience with GG Quality Indicators
Personality Fit: Down to earth, enjoys having fun with treatments and coworkers, able to take a joke

Additional Information

No float requirements
No call duties
Start ASAP
Reporting time: 8:00 AM
Scrub color: Any

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required.

Employer

LifePoint

Response timewithin an hour

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About Gainesville, GA

As a Travel Speech Language Pathologist in Gainesville, GA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Gainesville, GA is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Gainesville experiences hot and humid summers with average highs in the 80s and 90s (Fahrenheit) and mild winters with average lows in the 30s and 40s (Fahrenheit).

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Gainesville, GA, and they are relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms.

Transportation

Gainesville is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is recommended for travel nurses.

Demographics

Gainesville has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues in the area include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the pollen from surrounding trees and plants.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in Gainesville.

Things to Do

Gainesville offers a variety of restaurants featuring Southern cuisine, as well as opportunities to explore art and music.
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the nearby Lake Lanier for water sports and hiking, and there are also options for sports activities in the area.

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