Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $2,805 per week

About the role

The Speech Language Pathologist will provide evaluation and treatment services to patients in a long-term care setting at Mohawk Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (RNC) in Utica, New York. The position starts on 10/13/2026, lasts 13 weeks, requires 40 hours per week on day shift (8‑hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM). The ideal candidate must have LTC experience and strong assessment and communication skills to evaluate patient needs, establish appropriate treatment plans, and help patients achieve their maximum functional potential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and assess speech, language, communication, and swallowing needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical findings.
• Perform ongoing assessments and monitor patient progress.
• Establish accurate prognoses and guide patients toward achieving their maximum potential.
• Communicate effectively with patients, medical staff, and facility personnel.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support patient care.
• Follow facility policies, clinical standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Utilize EMR systems and Microsoft Office for documentation and communication.
• Apply knowledge of the PDPM reimbursement system in the long‑term care setting.

Requirements

• 75‑mile radius rule applies to travelers; local candidates are accepted.
• Candidates living within 75 miles will be considered at the local rate.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a college or university accredited by the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA) with a degree in Speech‑Language Pathology.
• Current New York State Speech‑Language Pathologist license.
• Eligible for or holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SLP) from ASHA.
• LTC experience is required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong clinical assessment and evaluation skills.
• Ability to accurately determine patient prognosis and treatment potential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Epic/EMR software.
• Knowledge of the PDPM reimbursement system.

Skills

• Long‑Term Care (LTC)
• Speech and language evaluation
• Patient assessment
• Treatment planning
• Clinical documentation
• Patient communication
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Epic/EMR
• Microsoft Office
• PDPM reimbursement system
• Patient‑centered care

Schedule

Day shift, 8‑hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 40 hours per week.