Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Care Hospital
South Bend, IN
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Acute Care Hospital

Location: South Bend, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Speech Language Pathologist)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
• Call Requirements:

  • On Sundays, 4 hours of call only for weekends scheduled to work
• Weekend Requirements:

  • Every other Saturday, 8 hours
  • On-call Sunday, 4 hours
  • Flex off 8 hours 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 Requirements

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

  • 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

Candidate Requirements

• First-time travelers: Accepted
• Locals: Not accepted; candidates must live at least 50 miles away from the facility
• Charting System: Cerner

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• 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 Q-gold within 1 year of start (T-spot not accepted)
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles): Titer or 2 vaccines (booster if low titer)
  • Mumps: Titer or 2 vaccines (booster if low titer)
  • 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, opiates, fentanyl, cocaine, benzodiazepines, and others)
• 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

Additional Notes

• Candidates will be required to complete facility-specific modules prior to start (approximately 8-10 hours) and are paid for this time.
• A clear, passport-style photo is required for badge issuance.
• Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements must be signed before starting.
• Holiday shifts are optional and compensated at time and a half.

This position offers a structured schedule with floating responsibilities between inpatient rehab and acute care, suitable for SLPs with at least 1 year of experience and full licensure. First-time travel therapists are welcome to apply.