Travel Speech Therapist - $2,110 per week

About the role

American Traveler is seeking a travel Long Term Care (LTC) Speech Language Pathologist for a 13-week assignment in Hilo, Hawaii.

Job Description

Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
Discipline: Therapy
Start Date: September 14, 2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, flexible
Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks

Details

• Work setting is a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and/or Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) in a long-term care environment
• Rehabilitation therapy department serving a veteran resident population
• Day shift with a 5-day work week; departmental coverage spans 7 days per week, likely including one weekend day
• Floating to other units or facilities may be required based on census and staffing needs
• EMR systems used: Net Health Rehab Optima and Epic

Requirements

• Active State of Hawaii (HI) SLP license in good standing required by start of assignment
• Current BLS/BCLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an SNF/ICF setting preferred

Additional Information

• Candidates must be available to work Hawaii State and Federal Holidays as needed

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations, reassessments, treatments, and other clinical services consistent with licensure and scope of practice
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team
• Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions targeting communication, swallowing, function, and quality of life
• educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment plans and patient progress
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in compliance with facility, state, federal, and payer requirements
• May supervise therapy assistants as applicable to role

Orientation

• Orientation provided covering the rehabilitation department, EMR documentation, and facility workflows

Additional Information

• Candidates must plan to arrive the Thursday prior to the assignment start date to attend an employee health appointment on Friday

Pay package

Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title

Travel RN - Med/Surg - Long Term Care