Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Healthforce

Fargo (ND)

On-site

USD 91,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Travel support

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Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for an acute care travel assignment in Fargo, North Dakota. The position runs 13 weeks with 36 hours guaranteed per week, on day shifts in a long-term care nursing home.

Weekly pay ranges from 1,999 to 2,080 USD, and the role requires ND licensure or eligibility, a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, and the ability to work with geriatric populations.

Qualifications

Strong communication and documentation skills; ability to collaborate with diverse care teams.
Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
North Dakota licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive evaluations of residents’ speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing as appropriate.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address identified needs.
Provide direct speech-language pathology therapy to residents, including therapy aimed at communication, swallowing safety, and feeding skills.
Document evaluation findings, treatment goals, progress notes, and discharge planning in the resident’s medical record in compliance with relevant regulations.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to coordinate resident care.
Monitor progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and participate in care conferences to support resident outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Overview

Speech Language Pathologist – Acute Care travel assignment in Fargo, North Dakota, United States. Start date: September 14, 2026. Contract length: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,999 per week to $2,080 per week. 36 hours guaranteed per week. Day shift. Work setting: long-term care nursing home.

Key Highlights

Weekly pay: $1,999 per week to $2,080 per week
Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
Contract duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Start date: September 14, 2026
Work setting: long-term care nursing home

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive evaluations of residents’ speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing as appropriate.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address identified needs.
Provide direct speech-language pathology therapy to residents, including therapy aimed at communication, swallowing safety, and feeding skills.
Document evaluation findings, treatment goals, progress notes, and discharge planning in the resident’s medical record in compliance with relevant regulations.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team (nursing, rehabilitation therapy, dietary/nutrition, social work) to coordinate resident care.
Monitor progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and participate in care conferences to support resident outcomes.

Requirements

North Dakota licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist or eligibility to obtain licensure
Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
Ability to work with geriatric populations in a long-term care setting
Strong communication and documentation skills; ability to collaborate with diverse care teams
Willingness to participate in a travel assignment and day shift schedule

Benefits and Support

Dedicated recruiter and travel support
Credentialing and compliance assistance
Support for scheduling and ongoing assignment needs
Accessibility to resources for problem resolution during the assignment

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

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