Speech-Language Pathologist – Acute Care Hospital
Dededo, Guam
Guam Regional Medical City

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Acute Care Hospital (Travel/Contract)

Location: Dededo, Guam
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 5 days per week (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Description

• Full-time position providing adult inpatient and outpatient therapy services.
• May require working 1 Saturday per month due to high census.
• Clinical fellows are not accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Valid SLP license.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• CCC-SLP (Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology).
• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.

Certifications & Training Requirements

• BLS: Must have a current provider card (digital certificate preferred). Renewal required before start if expiring within 6 months.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP: Not required for this position (listed for other units only).
• Facility-specific mandatory training modules must be completed by compliance deadlines (see Facility Specific Documents).
• Onsite pass/fail testing during orientation including:

  • Drug Calculations Exam
  • Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (BKAT) specific to unit
    Passing score: 80% or higher; two attempts allowed.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start (facility does not require but Aya does).
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year prior to start; if past positive, negative chest X-ray within 5 years plus annual TB questionnaire.
• Immunity or vaccination proof for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
    (Titers or 2 vaccines required; boosters required for negative/equivocal titers; declinations accepted only if born before 1957.)
• Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series (declinations accepted only if born before 1957).
• Varicella immunity or vaccination (positive titer or 2 vaccines; booster required for negative/equivocal titers).
• Seasonal flu vaccine mandatory September 1 - June 30; medical exemptions considered with facility-specific form.
• COVID-19 vaccination strongly preferred; declination requires facility-specific waiver form.
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable).

Background & Documentation

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Current U.S. Passport required (Canadian passports not accepted).
• Background check within 1 year prior to start including:

  • 7-year criminal history
  • Nationwide and sex offender searches
  • International searches if applicable
    Employment will not be considered if background hits within 7 years.
• Emergency contact form required prior to start.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks must be done annually.
• Work history verification for the last 10 years required; attestations accepted if verification is not possible.
• Two professional references required within 3 years of start.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Candidates should plan to arrive by Thursday before start date due to long travel times and time zone differences.
• Completion of facility-specific training modules (approx. 8-12 hours for RNs; Allied professionals have specific modules).
• Required facility-specific certificates must be uploaded as proof of completion.
• Fit testing for approved masks (3M 1860/1860s, 1804/1804s, 1870+) must be current within 1 year; onsite fit testing available if needed.
• Onsite orientation includes mandatory drug calculations and BKAT exams (pen and paper format, cannot be completed prior to start).

Additional Notes

• This position is for adult inpatient/outpatient care only.
• No clinical fellows accepted.
• Prior travel experience is not required.
• All certifications and health documents must be current and verifiable with digital certificates preferred.
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific training and documentation requirements to maintain clearance.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this SLP travel contract position in Guam.