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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location: Boise, Idaho
Contract Length: 3 months
Shift: Days (7:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
Schedule: Four 10-hour days per week, approximately 2 weekend days per month (more weekends possible if preferred)
Orientation: 3-5 days including system, documentation, hospital, and department-specific training

Job Setting & Patient Population

Acute Inpatient and Outpatient settings (including Modified Barium Swallow Study (MBSS) / Video Fluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS))
Patient caseload: 8-10 patients per day, with 2-5 therapists on the unit daily
Common diagnoses: Neurologic conditions (CVA, MS, Parkinson’s, Guillain-Barre, cranial and spinal surgeries), general medical, orthopedic (total joints, fractures), cardiac (pacers, CABG, valve replacements), oncology
Does not typically treat traumatic brain injury (TBI) or transplant patients

Required Qualifications

Current BLS Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
State Licensure as an SLP in Idaho
Minimum 1 year of acute care experience as a CCC-SLP
Proficiency in performing MBSS/VFSS required; experience with FEES (fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation) is a plus but not required
Ability to evaluate and treat dysphagia and cognitive deficits

Additional Information

Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC
Unit has a manager on each shift
Rehab aides are available (no speech language assistants)
Dress code: Any color scrubs or business casual accepted
Facility enforces a 50-mile radius rule for candidates’ permanent address

This position welcomes first-time travel therapists.

Facility

St. Luke's Boise Medical Center

4.5rating(28 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with St. Luke's Boise Medical Center

4.0rating

Pros

L&D Unit is Traveler friendly for CST roll as well as RN roll. Work load is very manageable. Great staff support.

Cons

Unit can be very busy with high volumes of deliveries.

Crystal T

Certified Surgical Technologist (Allied Health Professional)

Nov '25

Review of St. Luke's Boise Medical Center on Jan 14, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
578 beds

ADDRESS190 East Bannock StreetBoise, ID 83712

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About Boise, ID

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

Cost of Living

Boise's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.

Weather

Boise experiences hot summers with average highs around 90°F and cold winters with average lows around 20°F.
It also gets around 20 inches of snow per year.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Boise, and they are relatively easy to find, especially in popular areas.

Transportation

Boise is fairly car-friendly with easy navigation and ample parking.
Public transportation options include buses and a downtown Boise circulator.

Demographics

Boise has a diverse population with a mix of different ethnicities.
The age range is varied, with a growing population of young professionals and families.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
Boise has a large population of travel nurses due to its thriving healthcare industry.

Things to Do

Boise offers a vibrant food scene with a variety of restaurants, including farm-to-table dining.
It also has a thriving art and music community, with numerous galleries, live music venues, and music festivals.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and skiing in the nearby mountains.

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