Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Speech Language Pathologist needed for acute care in a long-term care setting in Glendive, Montana. This travel, temporary assignment begins 07/13/2026 for 13 weeks, with 36 guaranteed hours per week and a dayshift schedule. Compensation ranges from $2,121 to $2,272 per week, paid on a per-week basis. The role focuses on evaluating and treating residents with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing needs in a skilled nursing environment. Licensure and certification requirements will be specified by the hiring organization and must align with state guidelines for practice.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,121–$2,272 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Days
- Start date: 07/13/2026
- Setting: Acute care in a long-term care, skilled nursing environment

Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive speech-language pathology assessments and swallowing/communications evaluations for residents, following physician orders and treatment plans.
- Develop and implement individualized therapy plans addressing communication, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders; document progress and outcomes.
- Provide direct, evidence-based therapy to residents and adjust interventions based on clinical progress and safety considerations.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (nursing, dietary, therapy, and medical staff) to coordinate care plans, safety, and discharge planning as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record; ensure compliance with regulatory and facility policies.
- Monitor patient response to therapy, communicate changes to the care team, and participate in care conferences and family updates as needed.

Requirements
- Active state license as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the United States or eligibility for licensure in the practicing state; alignment with Montana requirements if practicing there.
- ASHA certification (CCC-SLP) or equivalent licensure/certification as applicable.
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Experience in acute care or skilled nursing (long-term care) settings preferred.
- Ability to work in a structured long-term care environment with residents across a range of ages and diagnoses.
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team; basic computer and charting proficiency.

Benefits and Support
Details regarding benefits and programmatic support are provided as part of the assignment process through Healthforce Healthcare LLC. Candidates should anticipate standard travel assignment support and coordination through the hiring organization.

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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