Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist
Georgetown, South Carolina
Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Speech-Language Pathologist)

Location: Georgetown, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work location: Acute care float pool covering TWCH and TGMH inpatient units
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, plus every 3rd weekend call from 8 AM to 12 PM
• Responsibilities include acute care therapy and conducting modified barium swallow studies

Required Qualifications

• Acute care experience
• Experience with modified barium swallow study
• South Carolina Speech-Language Pathology license (SCLLR)
• ASHA CCC-SLP certification (Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Speech-Language Pathology)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but acute care experience is mandatory (assume minimum 1+ years acute care experience)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Certifications & Compliance

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC are preferred but not mandatory
• Must complete Healthstream modules prior to or on first day onsite
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG required and must be updated regularly
• Drug screening (10-panel including THC) within last 12 months required, plus additional screen at orientation
• Physical exam and immunization documentation required (including TB test, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella)
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required annually
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Skills checklist and employment application must be completed

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge with specific guidelines (professional attire, white background, recent photo)
• Compliance with facility-specific policies including float pool policy and standards of conduct agreement
• South Carolina Medicaid exclusion list check required and must be updated monthly

This position is ideal for a Speech-Language Pathologist with acute care experience looking for a travel contract in South Carolina with a structured weekday schedule and occasional weekend call.