Travel Skilled Nursing Facility; SNF Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:
  Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline:
  Therapy
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

Job Summary: Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP) assess, diagnose, and treat individuals with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in communication sciences and a passion for helping individuals improve their communication skills and overall quality of life.

• Evaluate patients’ speech, language, cognitive‑communication, and swallowing abilities.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide direct therapy services to individuals with speech, language, or swallowing disorders.
• Collaborate with physicians, teachers, psychologists, and other professionals to develop effective treatment strategies.
• Document patient progress and adjust therapy plans as needed.
• Educate patients, family members, and caregivers on treatment techniques and strategies.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Use specialized equipment and techniques to treat communication and swallowing disorders.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to overall patient care plans.
• Stay up-to-date with research and advancements in the field of speech‑language pathology.

• Master’s degree in Speech‑Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech‑Language Pathology (CCC‑SLP) from the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA), or eligibility to obtain.
• State‑specific license or certification (as required).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Experience in educational, clinical, or rehabilitation settings.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities.
• Knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems.

All 50 U.S. states require Speech‑Language Pathologists to be licensed or certified to practice. General requirements include a master’s degree, completion of a clinical fellowship (typically 9 months of supervised professional practice), passing the Praxis Exam in Speech‑Language Pathology, and continuing education to maintain licensure. Variations by State:
California:
Licensure through the Speech‑Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board.
Texas:
Temporary license required for clinical fellowship year.
Florida:
License from the Department of Health; CEU requirements every renewal period.
New York:
Must complete a New York State‑approved program and pass a state‑specific exam.
Illinois:
Professional license and registration with the IDFPR.
Pennsylvania:
Board requires background check and child abuse clearance.
Colorado:
Licensure administered by DORA; CE requirements every 2 years.
Arizona:
Separate license for telepractice also available.
Massachusetts:
License issued by the Board of Registration for SLP and Audiology.
Georgia:
Must apply through the Georgia State Board of Examiners.
Most states follow ASHA certification standards, but always check for state‑specific policies regarding telepractice, school settings, and CEUs.

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

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Job :
Pay package based on 8‑hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation). Tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.