Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Speech Language Pathologist | Acute Care | Chambersburg, PA, United States
Start date: 09/07/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | Weekly pay: $2,257–$2,318 per week | Guaranteed hours: 35 per week | Shift: 08:00–16:30 (7.5 hours/day) | Setting: acute care in a skilled nursing environment

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,257–$2,318 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 08:00–16:30, five days per week
- Start date: 09/07/2026
- Location: Chambersburg, PA; acute care setting within a skilled nursing environment

Responsibilities
- Assess and diagnose speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders for adult patients in an acute care / skilled nursing setting.
- Develop and implement individualized therapy plans with measurable goals; adjust plans based on patient progress.
- Provide direct therapy sessions (individual and, when appropriate, group) aligned to patient goals.
- Perform bedside swallow evaluations and manage dysphagia therapy in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Document evaluation findings, treatment sessions, progress notes, and discharge planning in the electronic medical record; communicate progress with physicians and the care team.
- Partner with rehabilitation, nursing, dietary, and social work teams to support discharge planning and caregiver education.

Requirements
- Active Speech-Language Pathologist licensure (or eligibility) to practice in the United States.
- Availability to start on 09/07/2026 and complete a 13-week assignment.
- Experience providing therapy to adults with speech, language, cognition, and swallowing disorders in acute care or skilled nursing settings preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
- Proficiency in documenting patient care in electronic medical records and maintaining professional standards.

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours and competitive weekly pay
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Housing assistance
- Fast credentialing to onboard quickly
- Nationwide assignments
- Extension opportunities and ongoing assignment support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Referral bonus up to $1,000

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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