Speech-Language Pathologist
Twin Falls, Idaho
St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location: Twin Falls, Idaho
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

A hospital in Idaho is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for a 13-week travel assignment. The position involves working primarily in acute inpatient and acute rehab settings, with possible floating to a nearby medical center about 30 minutes away.

Work Schedule

• 4 ten-hour shifts (07:30 AM - 06:00 PM)
• Typical schedule: Friday through Monday (may vary for vacation coverage)
• Weekend coverage required
• Holiday coverage as needed

Patient Population & Caseload

• 8 to 10 patients treated per day
• Common diagnoses: Stroke, pneumonia, sepsis, etc.
• Work areas: ICU, acute tower, rehab unit (time split equally between acute inpatient and rehab)

Orientation & Onboarding

• 2-3 days of unit/department-specific orientation
• Initial onboarding schedule typically Monday through Friday, 5 eight-hour shifts

Required Qualifications

• Current BLS Certification
• CCC-SLP (Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology) required
• Minimum 1+ years of experience in acute care
• Competency in VFSS (video fluoroscopic swallow study)
• Rehab unit experience preferred but not required
• Experience with EPIC EMR system preferred
• Prior travel experience is not required (first-time travelers are welcome)

Additional Information

• Department: Speech Therapy
• 37-hour workweek guarantee
• Scrubs permitted; must not match colors of other departments
• Rehab aides are staffed to assist
• Radius rule: Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility

This opportunity is ideal for SLPs with acute care experience looking for a short-term travel assignment in a hospital setting with a mix of acute inpatient and rehab patients.