Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Speech Language Pathologist – Acute Care in a long-term care facility (nursing home) located in Canaan, CT, United States. Start date: 11/30/2026. Assignment duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,509–$2,567 per week. Guaranteed hours: 30 per week. Shift: 5 days per week, 8.5 hours per day (08:00–16:30). Travel assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,509–$2,567 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 30 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5 days per week, 8.5 hours per day (08:00–16:30)
- Start date: 11/30/2026
- Setting: Long-term care facility (nursing home)

Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive speech-language pathology evaluations and provide diagnosis and treatment for residents with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders as appropriate to the setting.
- Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals, document progress notes, and adjust plans based on resident response and interdisciplinary team input.
- Administer bedside and charted assessments; implement evidence-based therapy techniques; monitor progress and adjust interventions as needed.
- Collaborate with nursing, therapy, physicians, and social work to support care planning, discharge planning, and transitions within the continuum of care.
- Maintain accurate documentation in the medical record, ensure regulatory and facility policy compliance, and support appropriate billing and coding activities.
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers as appropriate and participate in group therapy or caregiver training when indicated.

Requirements
- Active state license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology (or equivalent)
- Eligibility for ASHA certification or current ASHA certification preferred
- Prior experience in acute care or skilled nursing facility/settings preferred
- Ability to work in a long-term care environment and meet guaranteed hours
- Legal ability to work in the United States and willingness to travel for the assignment

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Travel coordination and scheduling assistance
- Weekly pay processing aligned with assignment terms
- Ongoing credentialing and onboarding support

Find more opportunities
Interested in exploring other SLP travel openings? Visit Healthforce Healthcare LLC at to see additional opportunities and apply.

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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