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Speech Therapist (SLP) – Acute Care
Location: Canton, Georgia
Contract Duration: 13-Week Contract Assignment
Shift Details
- Day Shift – 5x8 Hour Shifts
- Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Schedule may vary based on department needs
- Minimum 2 weekends required every 4 weeks
- Preferred availability for 4 weekends every 4 weeks
Position Overview
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced Speech Therapist (SLP) to join a fast-paced Acute Care hospital setting in Canton, Georgia. The therapist will work with a diverse patient population across multiple units including ICU, neurological/stroke, respiratory, dysphagia, and cognitive care.
This role is ideal for clinicians with strong acute care experience who are passionate about delivering high-quality patient-centered therapy services within a collaborative interdisciplinary environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients requiring speech therapy services in an acute care setting
- Assess swallowing, speech, language, cognitive, and communication disorders
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient needs
- Provide therapy interventions for ICU, stroke/neuro, dysphagia, respiratory, and cognitive-related conditions
- Document patient progress and therapy interventions accurately within EMR systems
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment goals and discharge planning
- Maintain compliance with facility and clinical documentation standards
Requirements
- Minimum 15–18 months of recent Speech Therapy experience within specialty required
- Active Georgia Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) License required
- CCC-SLP Certification required
- BLS Certification required
- Prior Acute Care experience strongly preferred
- MBS/FEES proficiency preferred but not required
For more details contact at
hdavda@navitashealth.com
or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.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.