Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract

Join our team as a travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in Topeka, KS, supporting residents in a skilled nursing facility. Provide evaluation and treatment for communication and swallowing disorders while working with a collaborative therapy team. Apply today and a recruiter will contact you with next steps.

Minimum Requirements

• 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, or current state equivalency.
• Active Kansas SLP license required to begin the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in skilled nursing facility or long-term care settings preferred.
• Experience with dysphagia evaluations and modified barium swallow (MBS) protocols preferred.
• Experience with documentation in electronic medical records and interdisciplinary care planning preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Details: 8H Day.
• Float Required: No.

Location Highlights

Topeka offers accessible outdoor and cultural options within short drives and a calm, small-city lifestyle. The city is home to the Kansas State Capitol and the Kansas State Historical Museum, both located within the downtown district and typically reachable within a 10- to 15-minute drive from central neighborhoods. Visit Lake Shawnee for 2,200 acres of parkland, boating, and a nine-hole golf course about 10 minutes from downtown, or drive approximately 45 miles west to reach the Konza Prairie Biological Station for hiking and tallgrass prairie viewing. Commuting to Kansas City is possible; the city is approximately 60 to 70 miles east, making day trips to urban amenities and airports feasible. Local features include established theater and arts venues, multiple riverfront parks along the Kansas River, and a suburban-to-urban mix suitable for clinicians seeking a quieter assignment base with occasional urban access.

Benefits Designed for Travelers


We value your time and professionalism. You will receive a comprehensive benefits package beginning on day one.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide


Take a travel SLP assignment to expand clinical skills, work with diverse patient populations, and maintain professional growth. Opportunities include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts. A recruiter will provide assignment-specific details and support throughout the process.

EEO Statement


All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.