Travel Speech Therapist - Inpatient

  • American Traveler
  • Leonardtown, Maryland
  • Full Time

American Traveler is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for an inpatient rehab position requiring a Maryland license, BLS, ASHA certification, and experience with acute care and stroke rehab.

Responsibilities
  • Position is in an inpatient rehab setting focusing on stroke and neuro rehab
  • Patient population includes individuals with CVA, dysphagia, aphasia, and dysarthria
  • Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, no evenings or holidays required
  • Occasional weekend coverage may be requested
  • Uses Cerner EMR; Cerner experience is preferred but not required
  • Expectation to perform Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS); Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) experience preferred
  • Uniform consists of blue shirt and khaki pants
  • Candidates may float in rotation with facility staff based on experience
  • First-time travelers are welcome to apply
  • No evening or holiday shifts are required
  • Must be willing to occasionally work weekends
  • RTO must be requested up front for the full 13-week contract; no more than 7 days RTO is highly preferred and none during the first two weeks
  • A 60-mile local radius applies, and local candidates are accepted at a lower rate
  • Return staff must have not been employed by the facility in the past 12 months
  • Orientation and modules must be completed online prior to first shift, with modules recorded via transcripts
  • Candidates are expected to use Kronos for timekeeping
Requirements
  • Active Maryland SLP license or compact equivalent required for consideration (license required if applicable)
  • Current ASHA certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) required
  • Minimum of one year SLP experience with at least one year in an inpatient setting
  • Experience in acute care and stroke/CVA/rehab required
  • Competency in performing MBSS is required; FEES experience preferred
  • Experience with dysphagia, aphasia, dysarthria, and compensatory techniques required
  • Two supervisor references required from the past two years
Benefits
  • High Pay and Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
  • Generous Housing Allowance
  • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
  • Weekly Payroll Deposit
  • Free Online CEUs
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Traveler Rewards and Discounts
  • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
Job ID: 485551515
Originally Posted on: 7/16/2025

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