Travel Speech-Language Pathologist — Acute Care/Nursing Home

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel support

Credentialing guidance

Professional travel network

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for a travel assignment in Ennis, TX. The role is a 13-week, day-shift position in a long-term care/nursing home setting, with 36 guaranteed hours per week and travel support provided.

Start date is 09/21/2026, with ongoing credentialing guidance and onboarding assistance. This assignment includes dedicated recruiter support and access to a network of travel opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical skills

Assessment

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Healthforce is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for a travel assignment in Ennis, TX. The role is a 13-week, day-shift position in a long-term care/nursing home setting, with 36 guaranteed hours per week and travel support provided.

Start date is 09/21/2026, with ongoing credentialing guidance and onboarding assistance. This assignment includes dedicated recruiter support and access to a network of travel opportunities for professional growth.