Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Overview
Speech Language Pathologist – Acute Care, Ennis, TX, United States. This is a travel, temporary assignment starting 09/21/2026 for 13 weeks. 36 hours guaranteed per week, Day shift. Work setting is a long-term care nursing home environment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: 1,831 to 1,929 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Day
- Start date: 09/21/2026
- Setting: Long-term care / Nursing home
- Travel assignment with dedicated support during the placement

Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive speech-language pathology evaluations for residents to identify communication and swallowing needs.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans to improve or maintain speech, language, cognition, voice, and swallowing function.
- Provide direct therapy to residents, including therapy for dysphagia, aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, and related communication disorders.
- Document progress notes, adjust treatment plans based on resident response, and communicate findings to the interdisciplinary care team and families.
- Participate in care planning and discharge planning as appropriate, ensuring goals align with quality of life and safety considerations.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and facility requirements, including accurate documentation, billing, and patient safety standards.

Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Current license or eligibility to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the United States (licensure requirements aligned to the assignment location).
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a long-term care setting and with an interdisciplinary team.
- Strong documentation, communication, and clinical skills for evaluation, treatment planning, and progress reporting.
- Availability for a day shift schedule and 13-week assignment.
- Experience with or willingness to work with residents with swallowing and cognitive-communication disorders.

Benefits and Support
- Assignment-specific recruiter and travel support throughout the placement.
- Credentialing guidance and onboarding assistance to help you start on time.
- Ongoing professional support and access to a network of travel opportunities.
- Standard safety and patient-care resources aligned with travel assignments.

Find more opportunities
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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.

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