Travel Speech Language Pathologist Long Term Care Job

Travel - temporary assignment starting 08/03/2026 for 14 weeks in Kent, Washington, United States.

About the Role

Work in a hospital setting as a travel clinician providing a full range of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) services.

Pay

Weekly pay range: $2,756–$2,815 per week. Guaranteed hours: 40 per week.

Schedule

Shift: 8 hours per day for the duration of the 14-week contract.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and establish a Plan of Care for speech-language goals; assess home environment and equipment needs as appropriate.
• Identify functional speech defects and develop a care plan to improve patient function.
• Administer speech therapy programs using specialized techniques and equipment.
• Recommend communication devices and aids as indicated.
• Coordinate with referring physician and other staff to ensure a coordinated and comprehensive Plan of Care.
• Document patient progress and determine ongoing need for treatment; provide patient and family education; refer to additional services as appropriate.
• May supervise home health aide tasks related to the Plan of Care; participate in case conferences and other required meetings.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program meeting ASHA requirements.
• Certification/Licensure: Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA or CCC eligible; current state license as applicable.
• CPR certification: Required.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of clinical Speech-Language Pathology experience; home care environment experience preferred.
• Licensure/Skills: Active state license as applicable; ability to work in a hospital setting.
• Other: Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation and auto insurance.

Benefits

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support.
• Dedicated assignment support.
• Travel-friendly scheduling and onboarding processes.

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.