Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Care, travel assignment in Winchester, New Hampshire. This 17-week engagement begins on 09/14/2026 and offers a guaranteed 35 hours per week. The position features a daytime shift (08:00–16:30) on a 5x8 schedule. Work setting is a long-term care facility (LTC - Nursing Home), providing services to residents in an acute care context. Weekly pay is between $2,457 and $2,614 per week.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,457–$2,614 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 17 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 daytime hours (08:00–16:30)
- Start date: 09/14/2026
- Facility/work setting: Long-Term Care/Nursing Home environment

Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive speech-language pathology evaluations for residents to identify communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing needs.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans targeting voice, fluency, language, cognition, and swallowing safely and effectively.
- Conduct bedside swallow assessments and manage dysphagia, coordinating recommendations with the interdisciplinary team.
- Document assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge planning in the resident’s medical record according to facility policy and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, social work, and medical teams to optimize resident outcomes and transitions of care.
- Educate residents, families, and care partners on communication strategies, compensatory strategies, and swallowing safety as appropriate.

Requirements
- Active licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the United States (state licensure requirements apply).
- Demonstrated experience evaluating and treating speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
- Strong documentation and communication skills; ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.
- Comfort working in a long-term care setting and adapting to varied resident needs.
- Availability to work the assigned 5x8 daytime shift for the 17-week contract.

Benefits and Support
- Assignment support from a dedicated recruiter throughout the travel engagement.
- Credentialing and onboarding coordination to facilitate a timely start.
- Ongoing clinical and operational support while on assignment.
- Access to a network of travel opportunities within the 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.

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. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

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