Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract

Join our team as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and apply your pediatric and outpatient/inpatient skills in Grand Junction, CO. Provide assessment and therapy for communication and swallowing disorders for infants, children, and adolescents while contributing to a collaborative care team. A recruiter will contact qualified applicants with further details.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Completed Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA preferred.
• Active Colorado SLP licensure required or eligibility to obtain Colorado licensure prior to start.
• Experience conducting speech and language assessments and developing individualized therapy plans for pediatric patients, birth to 21.
• Experience providing one-on-one and group therapy in outpatient and inpatient settings preferred.
• Ability to maintain detailed patient records and document progress.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Ability to collaborate with families, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Details: Full-Time.
• Population: Pediatrics (birth through 21), outpatient and inpatient services.
• Role Type: Interim to permanent opportunity; position may transition to permanent based on mutual agreement after interim period.

Location Highlights

Grand Junction, CO offers outdoor recreation and a small-city lifestyle within easy reach of notable landmarks. The city sits near Colorado National Monument and is about a 20-minute drive to the monument's scenic overlooks and hiking trails, with access to the Colorado River and 25 miles of mountain biking singletrack in the Lunch Loops area. Grand Junction is approximately 70 miles from the gateway to the Gunnison Basin and is within a 90-minute drive of several ski areas, supporting an adventurous, outdoor-oriented lifestyle. Downtown features the historic Main Street and a growing arts district, with local wineries and the nearby Grand Mesa providing quiet, nature-focused weekend options. Public transit options include the Grand Valley Transit local routes, and the regional Grand Junction Regional Airport offers direct flights to major hubs, facilitating travel and commute flexibility.

Benefits Designed for Travelers


We offer a comprehensive benefits package and support for clinicians accepting travel or interim roles.

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) options.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Travel and license reimbursement options.

EEO Statement


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.