Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Healthforce; Hilltop (WV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel support

Credentialing assistance

Direct deposit payroll

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for a travel assignment in a skilled nursing facility with acute care elements in Hilltop, West Virginia. The 13-week contract offers guaranteed hours and a weekly pay range, with shifts from 08:00 to 16:30, five days per week (5x8).

The role involves evaluations, therapy across speech, language, cognition, and swallowing, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and documentation to support discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Willingness to travel for a temporary assignment.
• 13-week contract with guaranteed hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive speech-language pathology evaluations and deliver evidence-based therapy for communication and swallowing disorders in a skilled nursing setting.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans; document progress and adjust as needed.
• Provide therapy across domains including speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing; collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary rounds; educate patients and families about treatment goals and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate patient records, ensure HIPAA compliance, and adhere to facility policies and coding/billing requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Clinical evaluation

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Overview

Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Care, Hilltop, West Virginia, United States. This is a travel - temporary assignment in a skilled nursing facility with an acute care component. Start date is 12/07/2026 for a 13-week contract, with guaranteed hours and a weekly pay range of $2,409 to $2,496. The scheduled shift runs 08:00 to 16:30 on five days per week (5x8), totaling approximately 35 guaranteed hours per week.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,409–$2,496 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 08:00–16:30, five days per week (5x8)
• Start date: 12/07/2026
• Setting: Skilled nursing facility with acute care elements

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive speech-language pathology evaluations and deliver evidence-based therapy for communication and swallowing disorders in a skilled nursing setting
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans; document progress and adjust as needed
• Provide therapy across domains including speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing; collaborate with the interdisciplinary team
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary rounds; educate patients and families about treatment goals and discharge planning
• Maintain accurate patient records, ensure HIPAA compliance, and adhere to facility policies and coding/billing requirements

Requirements

• Ability to work in a skilled nursing facility setting
• Willingness to travel for a temporary travel assignment
• Availability for guaranteed 35 hours per week within the scheduled shift
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Availability to commit to a 13-week contract

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated on-assignment support
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance
• Timely payroll processing and direct deposit options

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.