Travel Speech Language Pathologist Inpatient - $1,875 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Houston, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Speech Language Pathologist (Inpatient) in Houston, Texas. The position involves evaluating and treating patients with speech, language, and swallowing impairments in a hospital setting. The role requires collaboration with the healthcare team to develop and implement care plans tailored to patients age and needs, including neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations.

Job Details

• Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Current Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), current Texas State License in Speech-Language Pathology, at least 1 year of experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Neonatal and pediatric experience, adult speech therapy experience, experience with Modified Barium Swallow Studies.
• Unit Information: The role is based on a unit with 381 beds, including NICU, pediatric, and adult patients. Equipment utilized includes Meditech Magic and Meditech Expanse electronic medical record systems.
• Typical Procedures: Assessment of speech, language, and swallowing, development of evidence-based intervention plans, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and documentation of patient progress.
• Additional Information: The candidate will be expected to exhibit high-functioning capabilities, self-motivation, and a proactive approach to responsibilities. The work environment adheres to unit policies, with a dress code of dark blue scrubs. Weekend and on-call duties are not applicable for this role.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1283288. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: SP - SLP IP Speech Language Pathologist Inpatient.

About Cross Country Allied

You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus