Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Pocatello, Idaho.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Speech Language Pathologist, Inpatient The Speech Language Pathologist provides inpatient care for adult and geriatric patients with swallowing, speech, language, cognitive, and neurological conditions. The role follows a 7-on/7-off day schedule and includes bedside swallow evaluations, videofluoroscopic swallow studies, cognition assessments, and speech and language services.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), CCC-SLP, MBSImP, and Vital stim certifications; Idaho speech-language pathology license; one year of experience; competency in bedside swallow evaluations, videofluoroscopic swallow studies, cognition, speech and language treatment, dysphagia management, diet modification, tracheostomy care, suctioning, patient and family education, and care planning. Required certifications and licensure must be in hand at the time of submission.
- Preferred Qualifications: Prior Trauma Level II experience and charting system experience.
- Schedule: Day shifts consisting of 10-hour shifts, scheduled in a 7-on/7-off block schedule, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Assignment Dates: 11/09/202602/08/2027.
- Additional Information: Inpatient services include care for patients with cerebrovascular accident, traumatic brain injury, dementia, dysphagia, encephalopathy, delirium, neurodegenerative diseases, and post-extubation or tracheostomy needs. Clinical responsibilities include bedside swallow evaluations, modified barium swallow studies, compensatory strategies, hyolaryngeal exercises, use of alternative communication devices and Passy-Muir valves, interpretation of swallow studies, thickening agents, and patient and family education. The daily census is approximately 20 patients, with an average of 10 visits per day. Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, radiology, social services, pharmacy, and other clinical support teams.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Allied Job ID #1333496. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: SP - SLP IP Speech Language Pathologist Inpatient.
About Cross Country Allied
You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus