Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract

Join our team as a travel Speech-Language Pathologist in Mesquite, TX at a Long Term Acute Care Hospital. You will provide assessment and treatment for adults with communication and swallowing disorders in an inpatient setting. This role offers hands-on clinical practice and the opportunity to support patients through recovery while experiencing a new region. Thank you for your time and responsiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited educational program.
• Completed Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA.
• Active Texas State SLP license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in inpatient populations, such as long term acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, or acute care preferred.
• Experience evaluating and treating dysphagia and post-acute medical conditions preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel SLP experience preferred.
• Experience with instrumental assessments such as FEES or modified barium swallow studies preferred.
• Familiarity with interdisciplinary team documentation and discharge planning preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday with flexibility to take a weekday off and provide weekend coverage 1-2 times per month.
• May require 1-2 weekend coverage days per month.
• Assignment requires inpatient clinical practice in a long term acute care setting.

Apply today and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Benefits


We offer a comprehensive benefits package available from your first day. Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k) options, travel and license reimbursement, recruiter support, referral bonuses, and 100% paid housing availability where applicable. Details will be provided by your recruiter.

Impacting Patient Care


You will help patients regain functional communication and safe swallowing to support discharge goals and improved quality of life. Your interventions will contribute to interdisciplinary care planning and measurable patient progress in an inpatient long term acute care environment.

Location Highlights

Mesquite offers a suburban setting with convenient access to urban amenities and outdoor recreation. The city is approximately 15 miles east of downtown Dallas, providing access to the Dallas Arts District and major sports venues. Nearby attractions include Lake Ray Hubbard within a 10-20 minute drive for boating and trails, and the Mesquite Championship Rodeo located in the city for regional entertainment. Commuting options include major highways I-30 and I-635 connecting to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

EEO Statement


We are an EEO/AA Employer. 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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.