Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Overview

This travel assignment starts on July 13, 2026 and runs for 13 weeks. You’ll earn $2,325–$2,464 per week with guaranteed 35 hours per week. Shift typically runs 08:00–16:30 on a 5x8 schedule in a long-term care setting.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,325–$2,464 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 days; typical hours 08:00–16:30
• Start date: July 13, 2026
• Setting: long-term care environment
• Increased rate applied for this assignment

Responsibilities

Assess and treat communication disorders, including speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and dysphagia, in patients under acute care and long-term care conditions
Conduct bedside evaluations, screen for swallowing safety, and develop individualized treatment plans
Implement therapy, monitor progress, document outcomes, and adjust goals as needed
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (nursing, rehabilitation, physicians) to coordinate care and discharge planning
Educate patients and families on communication strategies, compensatory techniques, and dysphagia management; provide training as appropriate
Maintain timely, accurate documentation in patient records and ensure compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in New Hampshire or eligibility for licensure
• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Experience in acute care or skilled nursing/long-term care settings is preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment and complete documentation efficiently
• Strong collaboration and communication skills; ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary team
• Willingness to participate in a travel assignment and adhere to assignment schedule

Benefits and Support

• Increased rate for this assignment
• Guaranteed hours and a 13-week contract with potential extension opportunities
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated on-assignment support throughout the assignment
• Clear path to other opportunities within Healthforce Healthcare LLC as openings arise
• Realistic, supervisor-guided onboarding and fast credentialing where applicable

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States. We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.