Travel Speech Language Pathologist - Long Term Care - $2,271 per week

Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist | Discipline: Therapy | Start Date: 08/17/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | 40 hours per week | Shift: 8 hours, days | Employment Type: Travel

About the role

Focus Staff is seeking a traveling Speech Language Pathologist to provide speech therapy services, including evaluation and treatment, to patients ranging from pediatric to older adults based on diagnosed conditions. This is a 13-week contract assignment with a shift of 5x8 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities.
• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisors and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records.
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer, and accrediting requirements.
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards, and applicable state/federal laws.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Graduate of a master’s level program in Speech Language Pathology accredited by the Education Standards Board or whose practice meets ASHA certification requirements.
• Must possess independent decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients, and families.
• Compassionate, sensitive, and detail-oriented with strong knowledge of procedures and patient safety.
• Critical thinker and quick to act in emergencies.
• At least 2 years of SLP experience.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Coverage.
• 401K matching.
• New licensing reimbursement.
• Travel and housing support.
• 24/7 clinical support.

Pay

Pay depends on location and experience, with a competitive package including a tax-free stipend amount (based on 8-hour shifts and 40 hours per week, subject to confirmation).