Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Overview
Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Care | Seaford, Delaware, United States | Start date 07/06/2026 | 13 weeks | $2,494–$2,504 per week | 35 guaranteed hours per week | Shift: 5x8 days (08:00–16:30) | Setting: Long-term care – Nursing Home | Travel temporary assignment

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,494–$2,504 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days, daytime hours (08:00–16:30)
- Start date: 07/06/2026
- Setting: Long-term care / Nursing home
- $2,000 quickstart bonus available

Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
- Conduct bedside swallow evaluations and develop feeding plans; implement evidence-based dysphagia therapy.
- Create, implement, and document individualized treatment plans; monitor progress and adjust goals as needed.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (nursing, dietary, physicians, therapy colleagues) to optimize resident outcomes; participate in rounds and discharge planning.
- Educate residents and families about treatment goals, strategies, and safety considerations; maintain HIPAA-compliant documentation.

Requirements
- Active Delaware business license required to staff in Delaware.
- Must have an account with the Delaware DHSS Background Check Center for mandatory background check/fingerprinting.
- Ability to work in a long-term care setting.
- Availability to begin by 07/06/2026.
- Experience in speech-language pathology in acute care or long-term care settings is preferred.

Benefits and Support
- $2,000 quickstart bonus
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Background check coordination through the approved platform

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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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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