Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - $2,505 per week in Rockford, IL

Speech Language Pathologist
Location: Rockford, IL
Agency: Towne U.S. LLC
Pay: $2,505 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) 

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate  Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)to join a collaborative therapy team within a skilled nursing facility. This role focuses on providing high-quality rehabilitation services to short-term rehab patients and long-term residents, helping them improve communication, cognition, and swallowing function.  

The SLP will evaluate, treat, and  monitor patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and dysphagia needs, implementing individualized plans of care under evidence-based guidelines. Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and teamwork are essential to ensure positive patient outcomes.  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Perform comprehensive evaluations for speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing deficits  

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans under the supervision of facility guidelines  

• Provide skilled therapy for residents with neurological, cognitive, or swallowing impairments  

• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on strategies to improve communication and safe swallowing  

• Monitor patient progress and communicate updates to the interdisciplinary team  

• Accurately document evaluations, treatment sessions, and progress notes in EMR  

• Collaborate with PT, OT, nursing, and case management to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care  

• Maintain productivity while delivering high-quality rehabilitation services  

Ideal Candidate:  

• Active SLP license in practicing state  

• SNF or geriatric rehabilitation experience preferred  

• Strong clinical reasoning and documentation skills  

• Comfortable managing both short-term rehab and long-term resident caseloads  

This is an excellent opportunity for an SLP who is passionate about geriatric rehabilitation, enjoys making measurable functional improvements, and thrives in a supportive, team-oriented environment.  

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• SLP