Travel Speech Language Pathologist; SLP - in Albuquerque, NM

Position: Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - $2,428 per week in Albuquerque, NM
Speech Language Pathologist

Location:

Albuquerque, NM

Agency:  Towne U.S. LLC

Pay:  $2,428 per week

Shift Information:  Days - 5 days x 8 hours

Contract Duration:  13 Weeks

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Position
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate     Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)     to join a collaborative therapy team within a skilled nursing facility. This role focuses on providing high-quality rehabilitation services to short-term rehab patients and long-term residents, helping them improve communication, cognition, and swallowing function.
The SLP will evaluate, treat, and   monitor   patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and dysphagia needs, implementing individualized plans of care under evidence-based guidelines. Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and teamwork are essential to ensure positive patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform comprehensive evaluations for speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing deficits

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans under the supervision of facility guidelines

Provide skilled therapy for residents with neurological, cognitive, or swallowing impairments

Educate patients, families, and caregivers on strategies to improve communication and safe swallowing

Monitor patient progress and communicate updates to the interdisciplinary team

Accurately document evaluations, treatment sessions, and progress notes in EMR

Collaborate with PT, OT, nursing, and case management to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care

Maintain productivity while delivering high-quality rehabilitation services

Ideal Candidate:
Active SLP license in practicing state

SNF or geriatric rehabilitation experience preferred

Strong clinical reasoning and documentation skills

Comfortable managing both short-term rehab and long-term resident caseloads

This is an excellent opportunity for an SLP who is passionate about geriatric rehabilitation, enjoys making measurable functional improvements, and thrives in a supportive, team-oriented environment.