Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract

Jackson Therapy Partners; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Recruiter support

Referral bonuses

Housing assistance

Travel and license reimbursement

Job summary

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat adults and geriatric patients with communication and swallowing disorders in a skilled nursing setting. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document findings accurately, and adhere to facility and regulatory standards.

Shift hours are 08:30-16:30, Monday through Friday, with 30 guaranteed hours per week on a 14-week assignment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• CFY completed with CCC from ASHA and NJ SLP license.
• BLS certification may be required.
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care settings preferred.
• Experience evaluating dysphagia and cognitive-communication disorders using standardized tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat adults and geriatric patients with communication and swallowing disorders in a skilled nursing setting.
• Provide evidence-based interventions and accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with nursing and rehabilitation teams and support safe discharge planning.
• Utilize standardized assessment tools when appropriate.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Accurate documentation

Dysphagia assessment

Cognitive-communication disorders

Standardized assessments

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CFY + CCC from ASHA

Active New Jersey SLP license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel Speech-Language Pathologist and use your skills where they’re needed most. You will evaluate and treat adults and/or geriatric patients with communication and swallowing disorders in a skilled nursing setting. The role requires effective interdisciplinary collaboration, accurate documentation, and adherence to facility and regulatory standards. Apply today and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Completed Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA.
• Active New Jersey SLP license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
• Experience working in skilled nursing or long-term care settings preferred.
• Experience evaluating and treating dysphagia, cognitive-communication disorders, and use of standardized assessment tools preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior travel SLP experience preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift Hours: 08:30-16:30.
• Shift Days: Monday through Friday.
• Guaranteed hours: 30 per week.
• Contract Weeks: 14-week assignment.

Benefits

Designed for Travelers. We value your time and responsiveness. You will have access to a benefits package that supports travel clinicians from day one. Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan. 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email. Competitive referral bonuses. 100% paid housing available for eligible assignments. Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Serve patients in a skilled nursing environment and contribute to improved functional communication and swallowing outcomes. You will provide evidence-based interventions, collaborate with nursing and rehabilitation teams, and support safe discharge planning.

Location Highlights

Experience suburban New Jersey living near central New Jersey attractions and convenient regional transit options. Ewing Township is minutes from downtown Trenton and less than 20 miles from Princeton University and its research and cultural venues. The area offers access to Delaware River waterfront parks and is within a one-hour drive to central Philadelphia and New York City by regional highways and transit, supporting both urban and suburban lifestyle options.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.