Travel Speech Language Pathologist - Long Term Care

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Sweetwater (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Continuing education

Career growth

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in an acute care setting to diagnose, treat, and prevent speech, voice, and swallowing disorders across diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities include creating individualized treatment plans, conducting screenings, educating patients and families, reporting progress, and ensuring thorough documentation compliant with regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience; new graduates encouraged to apply.
• Must hold ASHA-SLP certification, state licensing, and BLS certification.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lean comfortably for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Create individualized treatment and therapy plans.
• Perform screenings to identify speech or voice disorders.
• Educate patients and families about speech impairments and causes.
• Report progress and communicate with relevant healthcare professionals.
• Ensure accurate documentation adhering to regulatory guidelines.

Skills

6 months experience

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

ASHA-SLP certification

State licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Role: Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) responsible for diagnosing, treating, and preventing speech, voice, and swallowing disorders in diverse patient populations within an acute care setting.

Key Duties

• Create individualized treatment and therapy plans.
• Perform screenings to identify speech or voice disorders.
• Educate patients and families about speech impairments and causes.
• Report progress and communicate with relevant healthcare professionals.
• Ensure accurate documentation adhering to regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 6 months experience; new graduates encouraged to apply.
• Must hold ASHA-SLP certification, state licensing, and BLS certification.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lean comfortably for extended periods.

Additional Information:

This role involves working 8-hour days, 40 hours per week, with responsibilities including patient assessments, therapy planning, and patient education. Certifications may be required prior to assignment. The position offers competitive pay, benefits starting on day one, and opportunities for continuing education and professional growth.