Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Travel assignment in Glendive, Montana for a Speech Language Pathologist in a long-term care nursing home serving residents with acute care needs. Start date: 09/14/2026.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech-language pathology evaluations and swallow assessments for residents
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans addressing communication, cognition, and swallowing safety
• Provide direct therapy in individual and small-group formats; document progress and adjust goals as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to align care plans (nursing, therapy, physicians)
• Manage feeding and swallowing interventions, including texture modification and safety for meals
• Participate in discharge planning and family/caregiver education; maintain accurate documentation

Requirements

• Active state license in Speech-Language Pathology or eligible for licensure
• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• ASHA CCC-SLP preferred (or eligible for certification)
• Experience providing SLP services in acute care or long-term care settings; travel experience preferred
• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills; ability to work within an interdisciplinary team

Pay

Weekly pay: $2,084–$2,177

Schedule

• 13-week contract duration
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week
• Shift: Days

Benefits

• Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
• Credentialing assistance to facilitate onboarding
• Housing assistance available (where applicable)
• Nationwide assignments available
• Extension opportunities for eligible assignments
• On-call and on-site support during the assignment

About the Company

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.