Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Claremont (NH); On-site; USD 114,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist for an acute care/travel assignment in Claremont, New Hampshire. The 13-week position starts December 1, 2026, with a 35-hour workweek across 5x8 shifts in a long-term care nursing home.

Weekly pay ranges from $2,496 to $2,578, with recruiter support and onboarding resources. Requirements include a state license and a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, and eligibility to travel to the assignment site.

Qualifications

• Active state license required.
• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• 1+ year clinical SLP experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a long‑term care setting and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Eligibility to work in the United States and travel to assignment location.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents for speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders; develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Provide dysphagia management and therapy, including swallowing assessments and compensatory strategies as appropriate.
• Deliver individual and group therapy sessions tailored to the needs of older adults in a LTC setting.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize communication, nutrition, and overall resident care.
• Document evaluations, goals, treatment plans, and progress notes; contribute to discharge planning and family education.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, facility policies, and documentation requirements.

Skills

Clinical communication

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Active state license as a Speech-Language Pathologist

Job description

Overview

Speech Language Pathologist – Acute Care in a long-term care setting. Location: Claremont, New Hampshire, United States. Start date: December 1, 2026. Assignment duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,496–$2,578 per week. Guaranteed hours: 35 per week. Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30. This travel temporary assignment takes place in a long-term care (LTC) nursing home environment.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,496–$2,578 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30
• Start date: 12/01/2026
• Setting: Long-term care (LTC) – Nursing Home

Responsibilities

• Assess residents for speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders; develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans
• Provide dysphagia management and therapy, including swallowing assessments and compensatory strategies as appropriate
• Deliver individual and group therapy sessions tailored to the needs of older adults in a LTC setting
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (nursing, therapy, dietitian, social work) to optimize communication, nutrition, and overall resident care
• Document evaluations, goals, treatment plans, and progress notes; contribute to discharge planning and family education
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, facility policies, and documentation requirements

Requirements

• Active state license as a Speech-Language Pathologist
• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• 1+ year of clinical Speech-Language Pathology experience preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a long‑term care setting and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
• Eligibility to work in the United States and ability to travel to the assignment location

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
• 13‑week assignment with potential extension opportunities
• Consistent weekly pay with a clearly defined range
• Orientation and onboarding support to acclimate to the facility and role
• Access to assignment resources and guidance on compliance requirements