Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel support

Credentialing guidance

Ongoing professional support

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for a travel assignment in Ennis, Texas. The role is acute care, 13 weeks, with 36 hours per week and a day shift in a long-term care environment.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, US licensure eligibility, and strong documentation and teamwork skills to support resident care and interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Current license or eligibility to practice in the United States.
• Ability to work in a long-term care setting and with an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong documentation, communication, and clinical skills for evaluation and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations to identify communication and swallowing needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Provide direct therapy including dysphagia, aphasia, apraxia, and dysarthria care.
• Document progress notes and communicate findings to the care team and families.
• Participate in care planning and discharge planning with safety and quality goals.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and facility documentation and billing.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical evaluation

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Overview

Speech Language Pathologist – Acute Care, Ennis, TX, United States. This is a travel, temporary assignment starting 09/21/2026 for 13 weeks. 36 hours guaranteed per week, Day shift. Work setting is a long-term care nursing home environment.

Overview

Speech Language Pathologist – Acute Care, Ennis, TX, United States. This is a travel, temporary assignment starting 09/21/2026 for 13 weeks. 36 hours guaranteed per week, Day shift. Work setting is a long-term care nursing home environment.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: 1,831 to 1,929 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day
• Start date: 09/21/2026
• Setting: Long-term care / Nursing home
• Travel assignment with dedicated support during the placement

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech-language pathology evaluations for residents to identify communication and swallowing needs
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans to improve or maintain speech, language, cognition, voice, and swallowing function
• Provide direct therapy to residents, including therapy for dysphagia, aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, and related communication disorders
• Document progress notes, adjust treatment plans based on resident response, and communicate findings to the interdisciplinary care team and families
• Participate in care planning and discharge planning as appropriate, ensuring goals align with quality of life and safety considerations
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and facility requirements, including accurate documentation, billing, and patient safety standards

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Current license or eligibility to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the United States (licensure requirements aligned to the assignment location)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a long-term care setting and with an interdisciplinary team
• Strong documentation, communication, and clinical skills for evaluation, treatment planning, and progress reporting
• Availability for a day shift schedule and 13-week assignment
• Experience with or willingness to work with residents with swallowing and cognitive-communication disorders

Benefits and Support

• Assignment-specific recruiter and travel support throughout the placement
• Credentialing guidance and onboarding assistance to help you start on time
• Ongoing professional support and access to a network of travel opportunities
• Standard safety and patient-care resources aligned with travel assignments

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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.