Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Acute Care - 26-01137

Company: NavitasPartners
Location: Providence
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Acute Care Profession: Therapy / Rehabilitation Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist – Hospital Setting Assignment Type: Contract / Travel Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Day Shift – 5x8s (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) Position Overview An acute care hospital is seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide comprehensive speech, language, and swallowing services to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations. This role supports inpatient care and requires strong clinical judgment in assessment, treatment planning, and discharge coordination. First-time travelers are accepted; Clinical Fellows (CFs) are not eligible . Minimum Qualifications Active State SLP License required CCC-SLP required BLS Certification required Experience: Minimum 2 years required 5 years preferred Acute care or community hospital experience preferred Clinical Responsibilities Conduct bedside swallow evaluations Assess and treat patients with CVA (stroke) and dysarthria Develop, implement, and reassess individualized plans of care Recommend and modify diet orders using compensatory strategies Perform oral motor and speech/language assessments Complete evaluations, reassessments, and discharge planning Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation Patient Population Adolescents Adults Geriatrics Systems & Documentation Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Meditech For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807 .

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