Speech Language Pathologist
Margate, FL
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Travel Speech Language Pathologist

Location

Margate, FL | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Days | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Onsite | Expected 2 weekend days per month

Key Responsibilities

• Perform speech-language evaluations and treatments daily for adult inpatient population
• Conduct Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies for both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Perform Passy Muir valve trials and tolerance trials
• Complete cognitive assessments and expressive/receptive language assessments
• Provide caregiver training and participate in interdisciplinary communication with physicians and residents
• Prioritize and manage caseload across multiple units and floors, including ICU and CVIUCU, including care of tracheostomy patients

Required Qualifications

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA required
• Active Florida Speech-Language Pathology license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist
• Proficiency with Meditech Expanse or similar electronic documentation system

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous travel therapy experience preferred
• Ability to work independently as the sole speech therapist for adult inpatient care the majority of the time
• Comfort treating patients in ICU and CVIUCU settings, including tracheostomy management
• Ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced acute care environment and manage a diverse patient caseload across multiple units

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a 289-bed acute care facility with a diverse and dynamic inpatient caseload including specialized procedures such as MBS studies and Passy Muir valve trials
• Gain valuable travel therapy experience in a well-established hospital setting in South Florida