Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Overview
Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Care — Travel assignment in Waterville, Maine. Start date 07/27/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay between $2,361 and $2,473. Guaranteed hours 35 per week. Shift 08:00–16:30, five days per week. Setting: skilled nursing facility with an acute care focus.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,361–$2,473 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 08:00–16:30, five days per week
- Start date: 07/27/2026
- Setting: Skilled nursing facility with acute care focus in Waterville, ME

Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing abilities for residents in an acute care-focused skilled nursing setting
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing safety and efficiency
- Screen for dysphagia and coordinate swallow evaluations; refer for instrumental assessment when indicated
- Document evaluations, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries; maintain accurate and timely records
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (nursing, physicians, therapy colleagues, social work) for care planning and discharge planning
- Educate patients and families on strategies to support communication and safe swallowing; provide coaching and family training as needed

Requirements
- Active Speech-Language Pathologist license in the United States (or eligibility for Maine licensure)
- Ability to work in a skilled nursing facility with acute care needs
- Willingness to undertake a 13-week travel assignment
- Availability to start on or around 07/27/2026
- Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills; ability to manage a caseload in a fast-paced setting

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Weekly pay: $2,361–$2,473 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift details: 08:00–16:30, five days per week
- Start date: 07/27/2026
- On-site assignment in a skilled nursing setting
- Travel and assignment coordination provided through Healthforce Healthcare LLC

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

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