Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $2,810 per week

About the Role

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) position in Farmington, NM, delivering speech-language therapy services within an acute inpatient rehabilitation setting. This role focuses on assessing and treating adult patients with communication and swallowing disorders, providing evidence-based care, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient recovery.

The work involves managing a patient load of approximately 10-14 scheduled patients per day in an adult inpatient rehabilitation setting. The team utilizes Cerner electronic health records, and attendance at mandatory meetings is expected. The work environment requires scrubs or polo/button-up shirts in dark gray or black; no jeans are permitted.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat adult patients with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Provide evidence-based care in an acute inpatient rehabilitation setting.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient recovery.

Requirements

• NM State Speech Language Pathologist License.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).
• BLS certification.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Experience with adult rehabilitation.
• Familiarity with treating dysphagia, aphasia, voice disorders, dysarthria, and cognitive deficits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Modified Barium Swallow Study (MBSS).

Schedule

• Days shift; 10 hours per day.
• Minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Duration: 13 weeks.
• Start Date: 08/31/2026.

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance.
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage.
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage.
• Competitive salaries.
• Referral bonuses.
• Travel reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Direct deposit/free checking.
• Unlimited free CE credits.

Pay

Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Cross Country Allied

At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around your goals, growth, and wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential.