Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Speech Language Pathologist – Acute Care (travel) in a long-term care setting. Location: Waldorf, Maryland, United States. Start date: 10/05/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,384-$2,427 per week. Guaranteed hours: 35 per week. Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30. This position is a travel assignment in a long-term care facility (nursing home) environment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,384-$2,427 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30
- Start date: 10/05/2026
- Facility/work setting: Long-term care facility (nursing home)

Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive speech-language pathology evaluations and deliver evidence-based therapy to residents.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans addressing communication disorders and swallowing difficulties.
- Conduct dysphagia assessments, recommend dietary modifications, and collaborate with dietary and nursing staff for safe feeding.
- Document evaluation results, progress notes, and treatment plans in the medical record to ensure regulatory and payer compliance.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support discharge planning and care transitions; provide resident and family education as appropriate.
- Participate in care conferences and quality improvement activities to support person-centered care and outcome measurement.

Requirements
- Active Maryland State license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist (or eligibility to obtain licensure).
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Certification: CCC-SLP/ASHA credential preferred or eligible.
- Relevant experience in acute care or skilled nursing/long-term care settings preferred.
- Ability to work effectively in a long-term care facility environment and participate in a short-term travel assignment.
- Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills with an emphasis on interprofessional teamwork.

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours
- Weekly pay per week (range provided)
- Travel assignment support and logistics assistance
- Dedicated recruiter and on-assignment support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Assignment-specific guidance and clinical support

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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