Travel Speech Language Pathologist Long Term Care Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Speech Language Pathologist – Long Term Care (Travel - Temporary Assignment) in Utica, New York. Start date: 10/27/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,551 to $2,750 per week. Guaranteed hours: not guaranteed. Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 8-hour day shifts, 8 shifts per week. Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility. This is a travel assignment with a 75-mile radius travel rule; locals within 75 miles may be eligible for the local rate.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,551–$2,750 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 8-hour days
- Start date: 10/27/2026
- Travel policy: 75-mile radius rule; locals accepted with local rate if less than 75 miles
- Setting: Long term care, skilled nursing facility

Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive speech-language pathology assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide skilled therapy to residents in a long-term care setting.
- Implement evidence-based therapy approaches; monitor progress, adjust goals, and document outcomes to support residents’ communication and swallowing needs.
- Perform bedside or in-room evaluations; determine prognosis and guide individuals toward maximum functional potential.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team; communicate with residents, families, and staff; participate in care planning and discharge planning as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (Epic/EMR) and align with PDPM reimbursement requirements; complete progress notes and program updates.

Requirements
- Active New York State license as a Speech-Language Pathologist
- Eligible for or holding the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA
- Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA-accredited program
- LTC experience required
- Proficiency with MS Office and Epic EMR software
- Knowledge of PDPM reimbursement system
- Excellent communication skills for working with patients, medical staff, and care teams
- Ability to work in a long-term care setting

Benefits and Support
- 13-week contract with travel assignment support
- Competitive weekly pay within the stated range
- Travel coordination and scheduling assistance
- Credentialing and onboarding support
- Ongoing assignment support throughout the engagement

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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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