Travel Speech Language Pathologist Long Term Care Job

Overview

Speech Language Pathologist, Long Term Care, Utica, New York. This travel, temporary assignment starts 11/23/2026 for 13 weeks with a weekly pay range of $2,542 to $2,735 and guaranteed 40 hours per week. Shift is 8-hour days, 8x5. Role responsibilities span inpatient acute care and related outpatient clinic coverage in an acute care environment, with flexibility to move with patient loads.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,542–$2,735 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 8-hour days, 8x5
• Start date: 11/23/2026
• Setting: inpatient acute care with outpatient clinic coverage

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders; develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Conduct bedside swallow assessments and coordinate videofluoroscopic swallow studies when indicated; participate in swallowing evaluations as available.
• Document evaluations, goals, progress, and discharge plans in the medical record; monitor patient progress and adjust treatment as needed.
• Provide therapy across inpatient hospital services and outpatient clinics; collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support patient transitions and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families on communication strategies and safe swallow practices; adhere to safety and infection control protocols.

Requirements

• New York state license in Speech-Language Pathology
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology
• BLS certification
• Completion of clinical fellowship year
• Inpatient acute care experience preferred; swallowing bed evaluations and video fluoroscopy experience preferred
• Ability to work across inpatient and outpatient settings; willingness to travel within the local area as needed

Benefits and Support

• Travel assignment with guaranteed hours
• 13-week contract with defined start date
• Competitive weekly pay within the stated range
• Shift coverage including weekend rotation as assigned

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Please note

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.