Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 111,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Assignment support from travel Recruit

Credentialing and onboarding support

Competitive weekly pay and guaranteed

Ongoing support during assignment

Structured assignment details

Job summary

Speech Language Pathologist (Acute Care) needed for a travel assignment in Rutland, Vermont. Start date 11/30/2026 for a 13-week contract in a long-term care nursing home setting. Weekly pay ranges from $2,441 to $2,531 per week, with guaranteed hours of 35 per week.

Shift is 5x8 days (08:00–16:30). This travel-temporary position with Healthforce Healthcare LLC offers an opportunity to work in a nursing home setting with supportive travel staffing.

Qualifications

• Active Vermont state license to practice Speech-Language Pathology (or eligibility/licensure as required).
• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP) or eligibility for certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing assessments for residents in a long-term care setting; develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide direct patient care through individual and group therapy sessions aligned with care plans and interdisciplinary goals.
• Document evaluation results, treatment progress, goals, and discharge planning in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Perform bedside swallow evaluations and recommend therapy approaches, dietary modifications, and compensatory strategies as appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and family members to coordinate care and participate in multidisciplinary care planning meetings.
• Ensure compliance with state licensure regulations, professional standards, and documentation requirements; maintain ongoing licensure/continuing education as applicable.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Active Vermont state license or eligibility

Job description

Overview

Speech Language Pathologist (Acute Care) needed for a travel assignment in Rutland, Vermont. Start date 11/30/2026 for a 13-week contract in a long-term care nursing home setting. Weekly pay ranges from $2,441 to $2,531 per week, with guaranteed hours of 35 per week. Shift is 5x8 days (08:00–16:30). This is a travel-temporary position with Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights

• Role: Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Care specialty


• Location: Rutland, Vermont (LTC - Nursing Home setting)


• Start date: 11/30/2026


• Duration: 13 weeks


• Weekly pay: $2,441–$2,531 per week


• Guaranteed hours: 35 per week


• Shift: 5x8 days (08:00–16:30)

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing assessments for residents in a long-term care setting; develop individualized treatment plans


• Provide direct patient care through individual and group therapy sessions aligned with care plans and interdisciplinary goals


• Document evaluation results, treatment progress, goals, and discharge planning in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements


• Perform bedside swallow evaluations and recommend therapy approaches, dietary modifications, and compensatory strategies as appropriate


• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and family members to coordinate care and participate in multidisciplinary care planning meetings


• Ensure compliance with state licensure regulations, professional standards, and documentation requirements; maintain ongoing licensure/continuing education as applicable

Requirements

• Active Vermont state license to practice Speech-Language Pathology (or eligibility/licensure as required)


• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program


• ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP) or eligibility for certification


• Relevant clinical experience; acute care or long-term care setting preferred


• Ability to work effectively in a long-term care clinical environment and participate in a 5x8 day shift


• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills with a multidisciplinary team

Benefits and Support

• Assignment support from a dedicated travel recruiter throughout the assignment


• Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate start


• Competitive weekly pay and guaranteed hours


• Ongoing support to address questions and needs during the assignment


• Structured assignment details with clear start date and duration

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.