Posted 09/23/2026 · Job #521276
Inpatient | SLP | 13–Week Travel – Topeka, Kansas
Job Description
Inpatient Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Travel Job in Topeka, Kansas
Join a rewarding Speech-Language Pathologist travel assignment in Topeka, KS, supporting adults and geriatrics in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation. This SLP job offers a collaborative clinical team, a manageable caseload, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in swallowing, language, voice, and cognitive rehabilitation.
Topeka offers a welcoming Midwest community with an easy commute, local dining, parks, and cultural attractions. It is an excellent destination for clinicians seeking Kansas SLP jobs, professional growth, and a balanced lifestyle.
Job Details
- Job Title: Inpatient Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Travel Assignment
- Setting: Inpatient rehab and acute care
- Location: Topeka, KS 66606
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 10/14/2026
- Schedule: Day shifts, 4×10-hour schedule
- Shift Duration: 10 hours
- Hours per Week: 40
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910-$2,050
- Charting System: Epic
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
- Caseload: Approximately 10-14 patients between acute and rehab
- Pre-Approved Time Off: 1 week
Job Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of Speech-Language Pathologist experience required
- Current Kansas SLP license in hand
- BLS certification required
- Experience with acute care and inpatient rehabilitation preferred
- Experience treating dysphagia, cognitive deficits, and language deficits
- Ability to complete evaluations and treatments for rehab patients
- Strong documentation skills with Epic or similar EMR experience
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients with swallowing, language, voice, and cognitive-communication disorders
- Provide speech therapy for patients with stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurological conditions
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, goals, and progress
- Complete bedside swallow evaluations and other clinically appropriate assessments
- Deliver effective 45-minute treatment sessions in rehab and acute care settings
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support safe discharge planning and patient goals
- Document care accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record
- Help patients improve communication, swallowing safety, and functional independence
Apply now for this SLP travel job in Topeka, Kansas and bring your expertise to a supportive inpatient healthcare team.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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