Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract

About the role

Join our team as a travel Speech-Language Pathologist and use your clinical skills to improve communication and swallowing outcomes in a skilled nursing facility in Taylor, MI.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language therapy services to patients in a skilled nursing facility setting.
• Conduct clinical bedside swallowing evaluations and instrumental assessments (VFSS/FEES) as needed.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Document patient progress in electronic medical records.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and facility policies.

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 Michigan state SLP license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification required from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Experience working in skilled nursing or long-term care settings preferred.
• Experience with dysphagia evaluation and treatment, including clinical bedside swallowing evaluations and instrumental assessments (VFSS/FEES) coordination, preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and documentation in SNF settings preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 Michigan state SLP license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification required from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Experience working in skilled nursing or long-term care settings preferred.
• Experience with dysphagia evaluation and treatment, including clinical bedside swallowing evaluations and instrumental assessments (VFSS/FEES) coordination, preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and documentation in SNF settings preferred.

Skills

• Excellent clinical judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing healthcare and speech-language pathology.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical plan options, 401(k) matching, weekly on-time pay, 24/7 recruiter support, referral bonuses, paid housing options, and travel and license reimbursement.

Pay

Details will be provided upon application.

Schedule

Days 08:30–16:30. Guaranteed Hours: 35 hours per week.