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 (CCC) from ASHA.
• Active Indiana SLP license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience evaluating and treating adult inpatient populations in a hospital or acute care setting preferred.
• Experience with dysphagia assessment and management, including instrumental assessments (FEES or MBSS) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to complete timely, compliant documentation including goal writing, discharge summaries, and letters of medical necessity.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in discharge planning.
• Willingness to participate in student supervision and professional development activities preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital.
• Duration: 13 Week assignment.
• Shift: Day (5x8).

Location Highlights

East Chicago, IN is located on the southern shore of Lake Michigan and within a short drive to Chicago. The city provides access to the Lakefront and Indiana Dunes National Park, which is about 10–20 miles east and offers dunes, beaches, and hiking trails suitable for an active, outdoor lifestyle. Travelers can reach downtown Chicago in approximately 30–45 minutes by car depending on traffic, providing urban cultural attractions such as Millennium Park, the Art Institute of Chicago, and extensive public transit options. The area supports a suburban-to-urban lifestyle with waterfront recreation on Lake Michigan and nearby regional parks like Marquette and Portage, both within a 20–30 minute drive.

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.