Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel SLP and use your skills where they’re needed most. You’ll 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 from ASHA, or consideration for CFY-level candidates with relevant experience as noted below (preferred).
• Active Georgia state SLP license already in hand is required to start the assignment. Georgia licensure processing may be lengthy; candidate must hold current GA license.
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience required. Experience treating CVA, Parkinson’s disease, cancer-related deficits, debility, cognitive-communication disorders, and dysphagia is required.
• Competency in dysphagia management and instrumental exam collaboration. Modified Barium Swallow Study (MBSS) competency is a hard requirement.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working with adult inpatient populations including short-term sub-acute rehab, acute care, and ICU preferred.
• Preferred certifications: VitalStim and LSVT LOUD (preferred, not required).
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including RNs, CNAs, Rapid Response/Code team, and therapy staff.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital (Inpatient Rehabilitation, short-term sub-acute, acute care and ICU coverage).
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Details: Day Shift. Typical hours Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00; manager may allow adjustment.
• Standard Hours Per Week: 40.
• Duration: 13-week travel assignment.
• Orientation: Five-day new employee orientation with co-treat and ramp-up as needed.
• Floating: May float to outpatient when needed; advance notice provided.
• Weekend/Holiday Expectations: Weekend rotation and holiday coverage are not required; manager may pick up weekends or holidays if desired.

Location Highlights

Milledgeville, GA offers a blend of historic charm and outdoor access within an easy drive of state parks. The city sits near the Oconee River and is approximately 25 miles from Lake Sinclair, providing boating and freshwater fishing within a 30–45 minute drive. Downtown Milledgeville features the historic antebellum Old Governor’s Mansion and the Georgia Military College campus, offering a quiet, small-city lifestyle with walkable historic districts and local dining within a short commute. For outdoor recreation, High Falls State Park and Don Carter State Park are within about a 45–60 minute drive, providing hiking, waterfalls, and picnic areas for an active lifestyle. The area is suited for clinicians seeking a suburban, low‑key environment with access to regional cultural sites and natural waterfronts within reasonable driving distance.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others. You will receive a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one.

• Weekly, on-time pay structure.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a Traveling SLP and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.

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.