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Job description
Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Location: Baker City, Oregon
Shift/Schedule: Full-time, 13-week travel assignment, weekday schedule
Pay/Compensation: $51.72 to $53.72 per hour
About the Role
A leading regional healthcare provider known for patient-centric care is seeking a Travel Speech Language Pathologist in Baker City. You will evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders. This 13-week assignment suits an independent clinician comfortable in a smaller community hospital.
Assignment Details
Contract assignment, 3 months with possible extension
Work setting: onsite
Openings: 1
Anticipated start: within the next two to three weeks
Candidates must live 60 or more miles from the facility
Core Responsibilities
Evaluate speech, language, cognition and swallowing function
Develop and carry out individualized treatment plans
Perform bedside swallow evaluations and recommend diets
Educate patients and families on goals and home programs
Collaborate with nursing, therapy and physician teams
Document evaluations and progress notes in the EHR
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology
ASHA CCC-SLP certification
Eligible for an Oregon SLP license
Minimum 1 year of recent SLP experience in a medical setting
Current BLS certification
Must reside 60 or more miles from the facility (travel requirement)
Preferred Qualifications
Acute care or inpatient rehab experience
Experience with MBSS or FEES
Epic experience
Travel or contract assignment experience at multiple facilities
Strong references from recent clinical managers
Flexibility to work varied shifts when the unit needs support
Work Environment
Fast-paced clinical unit with an established care team
Clear orientation to unit policies, systems and workflows
Strong focus on patient safety and regulatory compliance
Shift schedule confirmed before your assignment begins
Collaborative physicians, nurses and support staff
Who Thrives Here
Experienced clinicians who adapt quickly to new units
Professionals who put patient safety first on every shift
Team players who communicate clearly during handoffs
Self-starters comfortable learning new charting systems
Travelers who enjoy new cities and new colleagues
Clinicians who stay calm and focused under pressure
Benefits & Pay
Pay: $51.72 to $53.72 per hour
13-week travel contract
Contract employment through The Employee Connect
Clear assignment dates with a possible extension
Fast, simple application and interview process
Screening Questions
Do you hold an active ASHA CCC-SLP?
How many years of medical SLP experience do you have?
Do you live at least 60 miles from Baker City, Oregon?
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Worksite address
baker city, OR, 97814, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.