Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel Speech-Language Pathologist and use your skills where they are needed most. You will help patients improve communication and swallowing disorders while working in an inpatient hospital setting in Hilo, HI. 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 equivalent.
• Active Hawaii state license in Speech-Language Pathology required by the start of the assignment. Any traveler not currently in possession of an active Hawaii license must apply upon acceptance of offer.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC required.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience. Client prefers experience in SNF-level care or a rehabilitation hospital.
• Acute care and inpatient rehabilitation experience required. Must be independent and proficient in completion of Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBS) in radiology without supervision by a radiologist.
• Experience with Meditech inpatient electronic documentation preferred. Candidate should be able to perform both computerized inpatient and paper outpatient documentation.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Hospital, inpatient rehabilitation and acute care setting.
• Shift name: Days.
• Schedule: Generally a set schedule 5 days per week and likely to include 1 weekend day.
• EMR: Epic implementation scheduled (went live November 1, 2025).
• May receive referrals for outpatient care and may be required to provide services across unit areas within the facility.

Location Highlights

Hilo offers a tropical, laid-back lifestyle with easy access to diverse outdoor attractions. Hilo is adjacent to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, approximately a 45–60 minute drive, and is within 30 minutes of Akaka Falls State Park and Liliuokalani Gardens. The area features black-sand beaches at Richardson Ocean Park and a downtown Hilo Farmers Market within walking distance of many local businesses. Commuting around Hilo is generally short, supporting a quiet, suburban island lifestyle with opportunities for hiking on Mauna Kea trails and surfing at nearby beaches. Local transit options include Hele-On public buses and Hilo International Airport located about 5 miles from downtown for inter-island travel.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. Recruiter will provide full benefits details. Benefits typically include health plan options, 401k, recruiter support, and housing assistance for travel assignments.

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.