Travel Speech-Language Pathologist: Acute Care in LTC

Healthforce; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 104,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated recruiter and travel support

Credentialing and onboarding support

Ongoing clinical and scheduling help

Regular pay/hour updates

Job summary

Healthforce Healthcare LLC seeks a Speech Language Pathologist – Acute Care in Middletown, Rhode Island for a 13-week travel assignment at a long-term care facility. Start date is 11/09/2026 with guaranteed 35 hours per week and 5x8 shifts, 08:00–16:30.

This assignment includes comprehensive assessments, individualized treatment plans, direct therapy, and inter-disciplinary collaboration with nursing, therapy, social work, and care staff; weekly pay ranges from $2,278 to $2,434.

Qualifications

• Active licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist; state-specific requirements apply.
• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Certification per state standards (e.g., ASHA CCC-SLP) or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in acute care or long-term care settings is preferred.
• Ability to work in a skilled nursing facility environment and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing for residents.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable goals; monitor progress.
• Provide direct therapy to residents and adjust plans based on response and safety considerations.
• Perform swallowing evaluations and modify therapies or dietary consistencies as appropriate.
• Document evaluation findings, treatment plans, and progress in resident charts; ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team (nursing, therapy, social work, and other staff) to optimize communication, feeding safety, and overall resident well‑being.
• Educate residents, families, and care staff on communication strategies, swallowing safety, and assistive technology as needed.

Skills

SLP licensure

Master's degree in SLP

ASHA CCC-SLP

LTC/Acute care experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Healthforce Healthcare LLC seeks a Speech Language Pathologist – Acute Care in Middletown, Rhode Island for a 13-week travel assignment at a long-term care facility. Start date is 11/09/2026 with guaranteed 35 hours per week and 5x8 shifts, 08:00–16:30.

This assignment includes comprehensive assessments, individualized treatment plans, direct therapy, and inter-disciplinary collaboration with nursing, therapy, social work, and care staff; weekly pay ranges from $2,278 to $2,434.