Travel Speech Language Pathologist

The Good Life Med Staff is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Sterling, Colorado.

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

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:

• Master’s degree in speech-language pathology.
• Completion of a clinical fellowship (typically 9 months of supervised professional practice).
• Passing the Praxis Exam in Speech‑Language Pathology.
• Completion of continuing education to maintain licensure.

Variations by State (please verify with each state's licensing board for up‑to‑date information):

• 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 – Requires 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.

The Good Life Med Staff Job  #. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Therapy:

Speech Language Pathology,06:00:00-14:00:00

We are a Travel Nursing Agency, connecting compassionate caregivers, who love adventure, with amazing opportunities. We want to bring you to The Good Life ! Connecting, Caring, and Competing for the best opportunities to help you reach your goals!

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