Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel SLP and use your skills where they’re needed most. You’ll help patients improve communication and swallowing disorders while exploring a new part of the country. Apply today and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited educational program.
• Completed Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA.
• Active Texas state license is required to start the assignment.
• BLS Certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in skilled nursing facility and long-term care (Part B) environments preferred.
• Familiarity with Net Health (formerly Rehab Optima) and PointClickCare (PCC) preferred.
• Ability to meet a productivity requirement of 90%.
• Ability to manage a caseload of approximately 12–14 patients per day preferred.
• Dress code: navy blue scrubs while on shift.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift: Days.
• Schedule: 5x8s.
• Therapy setting: Provides both skilled nursing and long-term care (Part B) therapy services.
• Electronic health record systems used: Net Health (formerly Rehab Optima) and PointClickCare (PCC).

Location Highlights

Abilene, TX offers a mix of cultural attractions and outdoor recreation within short drives. The Abilene Zoo and the Grace Museum are located in the city center, both within a 10–15 minute drive from central neighborhoods, supporting an urban-suburban lifestyle. Abilene is about 90 miles west of Fort Worth and roughly 170 miles from Amarillo, providing regional highway access for weekend travel. Nearby Lake Fort Phantom Hill is within a 15–20 minute drive for boating and fishing, and Abilene State Park lies about 20 miles southwest, offering hiking and camping opportunities for an outdoor lifestyle. The city hosts annual cultural events such as the West Texas Fair & Rodeo and features multiple public transit routes and regional airport connections for convenient travel.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a Traveling SLP and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.