Travel Speech-Language Pathologist, Skilled Nursing - $1,585 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Sarasota, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 06/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel Speech-Language Pathologist and use your skills where they are needed most. You will evaluate and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders in a skilled nursing setting in Sarasota, FL. Apply today and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited educational program.
• Completed Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and current Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA.
• Active Florida SLP license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in skilled nursing facility settings preferred.
• Ability to float between facilities as required by the client. (Client requires SLP to float between multiple facilities in Sarasota.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with dysphagia management and standardized swallowing assessments.
• Experience with electronic medical records commonly used in skilled nursing facilities.
• Experience treating geriatric populations in post-acute or long-term care settings.

Assignment Details

• Shift pattern: Tuesday and Thursday at one facility and Monday, Wednesday, Friday at another facility in Sarasota, resulting in a 5-day work week.
• 32 hour guarantee per week.
• Must float between facilities within Sarasota as required by the client.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and commitment. A comprehensive benefits package begins your first day.

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• Weekly, on-time pay.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing options available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Provide skilled speech-language services to improve communication and swallowing outcomes for patients in a skilled nursing environment. Contribute to interdisciplinary care plans and discharge planning. Document patient progress in facility clinical systems and communicate with families and care teams to support safe transitions of care.

Location Highlights

Sarasota offers a coastal lifestyle with cultural and outdoor attractions. Siesta Key Beach is within a short drive and is known for its white quartz sand and Gulf of Mexico access, while the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is located in the city’s downtown district, providing a major arts and culture destination. The Sarasota Bayfront and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens provide waterfront parks and botanical collections, and Interstate 75 provides regional driving access to Tampa (about 45 minutes north) and Fort Myers (about 1.5 hours south).

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

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Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #447150. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Jackson Therapy Partners

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.

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