Speech Therapist (SLP) – Acute Care - SLP#26-04607

Speech Therapist (SLP) – Acute Care

Location: Canton, GA
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, variable schedule)
Hours: 40 hours/week (5x8)
Weekend Requirement: Minimum 2 weekends per 4 weeks (4 preferred)
Employment Type: Travel / Contract

Job Overview

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a dedicated and skilled Speech Therapist (SLP) to join an acute care team in a fast-paced hospital environment. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive speech and language therapy services to patients with a wide range of medical and surgical conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders
• Provide therapy services to acute care patients including ICU, stroke, and neurological cases
• Assess and manage dysphagia and respiratory-related communication challenges
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams for patient care planning
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress and treatment plans
• Follow physician orders and hospital protocols for therapy services

Requirements

• Minimum 15–18 months of recent experience in Speech Therapy
• Active Georgia SLP License
• CCC-SLP Certification (required)
• BLS Certification (required)
• Experience in acute care setting preferred
• MBS/FEES proficiency is a plus (not mandatory)

Work Environment

• Acute Care Speech Therapy Department
• Exposure to diverse patient population including:
  • ICU patients
  • Stroke and neurological cases
  • Dysphagia and respiratory conditions
  • Medical and surgical cases

For more details reach at dparmar@navitashealth.com

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.