Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Overview
Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care | Fredericksburg, VA, United States. Start date 09/07/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment. Weekly pay: $556-$597 per week with guaranteed 35 hours. Shift pattern: 5x8 days, with a typical schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Work setting: skilled nursing facility supporting an interdisciplinary care team in a travel/temp assignment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $556-$597 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5 days per week, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (per notes)
- Start date: 09/07/2026
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (travel assignment)

Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing assessments to identify communication and swallowing disorders.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, monitor progress, and adjust goals based on patient response.
- Provide direct therapy to individuals and groups and document therapy activities, progress, and outcomes in the medical record.
- Perform bedside swallow evaluations and, as appropriate, deliver swallowing rehabilitation to improve safety and efficiency.
- Collaborate daily with an interdisciplinary team (nursing, physicians, occupational therapy, dietary, social work) to coordinate care and discharge planning.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on communication strategies, compensatory techniques, and safe swallowing strategies; support transition planning.

Requirements
- Active Speech-Language Pathologist license to practice in Virginia or eligible for licensure
- Ability to work in a skilled nursing facility and participate in a travel assignment
- Strong assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills
- Effective communication and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team
- Proficiency with documentation in electronic medical records and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Experience in acute care or SNF settings is preferred but not required

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated travel support and 24/7 recruiter assistance
- Assignment-specific support throughout the contract period
- Nationwide travel opportunities within a travel-friendly framework
- Potential for extension opportunities based on performance and site needs
- Professional development and credentialing assistance where applicable

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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.

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

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

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