Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel SLP and use your skills where they are needed most. You will help patients improve communication and swallowing disorders while exploring a new part of the country. Apply today and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited educational program.
• Completed Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA, or client-required equivalent.
• Active Washington state SLP license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Must have inpatient rehabilitation experience. (Client-specific requirement.)
• Experience treating adult and older adult populations, including neuro/CVA diagnoses preferred.
• Comfort managing a full caseload with an expected productivity of approximately 6.5 treatments in an 8-hour day. (Client-specific expectation.)

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital (inpatient acute rehabilitation).
• Shift: Days.
• Shift Hours: 08:00–16:30.
• Work Days: Monday–Friday primarily.
• Weekend Requirement: One weekend day per month with a compensatory day off during the week.
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36.
• Patient Population: Adult and older adult in an inpatient rehab setting.
• Unit Size: 60-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital.
• Time to Report on First Day: 08:00. Ask for Elle upon arrival. Parking available in front.

Location Highlights

Tacoma, WA offers access to urban amenities and nearby natural attractions. The city sits on Commencement Bay with waterfront parks such as Point Defiance Park approximately 5 miles from downtown and offers a 702-acre urban forest, gardens, and an aquarium. Tacoma is about 30 minutes south of Seattle by I-5 and roughly 40 miles from Mount Rainier National Park, providing opportunities for coastal and mountain recreation. The Museum District and the Tacoma Dome provide cultural events and concert venues within a short drive. Transit options include Sound Transit Link light rail connections to regional transit hubs and Amtrak service nearby, supporting an urban-suburban lifestyle with coastal access and outdoor adventure options.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. A recruiter will provide details about the available benefit package when you apply.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.