Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - $2,647 per week in New London, NH

Speech Language Pathologist
Location: New London, NH
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,647 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 12/7/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Speech and Language Pathologist Profession: Speech and Language Pathologist Specialty: Outpatient Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Experience: 2+ years current experience License: CCC - SLP Certifications: BLS (AHA) Must-Have: Proficiency working with inpatient, outpatient, and rehabilitation patients Master's or Doctorate Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Experience with adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients Knowledge of and familiarity with rehabilitation equipment including language/communication aids and devices Description: The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates, participates in diagnostic testing, and treats referred patients. The candidate will work as a part of the healthcare team. Responsibilities include acute, swing, and outpatient care. The population is primarily geriatric, but there is opportunity to broaden services for younger clients. The candidate should have proficiency with modified barium swallow studies and common speech therapy treatments for aphasias, voice, and cognitive therapy. The clinical practice involves assisting patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within their capabilities. Based on medical referral, medical record, and examination, the therapist evaluates, sets goals, plans, and executes treatment. Findings are reported to other healthcare team members. Discharge recommendations, exercise programs, and family teaching are provided as appropriate. The therapist determines the need to refer patients to other diagnostic, medical, and therapeutic services. Accurate and timely documentation and record-keeping are essential. The candidate must use effective time management to coordinate scheduling of patients and meetings, ensuring timely treatment. Competency with patient equipment appropriate to the work setting is necessary. The therapist observes and evaluates treatment effects and recommends changes to the physician if needed. An appropriate assessment is performed on each patient, including reassessments as per policy across various age groups. A teaching plan is formulated based on identified learning needs, and the effectiveness of learning is evaluated, involving family when appropriate. Patients and their families are treated with respect and dignity. Psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families are identified and addressed. The therapist manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Department cleanliness and safety should be maintained. Professional interaction with patients/families is required, involving them in the formation of the plan of care. Clear communication with physicians, staff, and the administrative team is essential. Patient care coordination is necessary to ensure patient needs are met and hospital policy is followed. Collaboration with other departments is encouraged to improve patient care and performance.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam