Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist
Middlesboro, Kentucky
Middlesboro ARH Hospital

Job Opportunity: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location: Middlesboro, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Monday through Friday position
• On-call required only if absolutely necessary
• Acute care experience required, with strong competency in bedside and modified barium swallow studies
• Certification in FEES and Vital Stim preferred
• Comfortable treating patients with tracheostomies

Required Qualifications

• Valid Kentucky license for Speech Language Pathologist
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in specialty (acute care speech therapy)
• Must reside at least 100 miles from the facility to be considered

Additional Requirements

• Proof of immunizations/vaccinations including:

  • 2 MMR vaccinations or positive titer
  • 3 Hepatitis B vaccine series or declination
  • Influenza vaccine (seasonal, October-March) or approved medical/religious exemption
  • 2 Varicella vaccinations or positive titer
  • Tdap vaccination (valid for 10 years)
  • TB Quantiferon blood test within one year prior to start
• Annual physical or physician note stating clearance to work without restrictions
• Background checks including criminal, employment, and education verifications required within 30 days prior to start
• Drug screen within 30 days prior to start (excluding marijuana/THC)
• Skills checklist, competency exam, and core competencies documentation required annually
• Verification on Kentucky Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Registry within 30 days prior to start
• Two professional references required (one charge or higher, one supervisor reference within the last year)

Notes

• Candidate must complete and upload all required documentation and forms within specified deadlines to be eligible for the assignment
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced acute care Speech Language Pathologists comfortable with advanced swallow studies and tracheostomy care, seeking a travel assignment in Kentucky.