Travel Speech Language Pathologist Long Term Care Job

Utica, NY
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Speech Language Pathologist, Long Term Care, Utica, New York. This travel, temporary assignment starts 11/23/2026 for 13 weeks with a weekly pay range of $2,542 to $2,735 and guaranteed 40 hours per week. Shift is 8-hour days, 8x5. Role responsibilities span inpatient acute care and related outpatient clinic coverage in an acute care environment, with flexibility to move with patient loads.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,542–$2,735 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 8-hour days, 8x5
- Start date: 11/23/2026
- Setting: inpatient acute care with outpatient clinic coverage

Responsibilities
- Assess and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders; develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Conduct bedside swallow assessments and coordinate videofluoroscopic swallow studies when indicated; participate in swallowing evaluations as available.
- Document evaluations, goals, progress, and discharge plans in the medical record; monitor patient progress and adjust treatment as needed.
- Provide therapy across inpatient hospital services and outpatient clinics; collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support patient transitions and discharge planning.
- Educate patients and families on communication strategies and safe swallow practices; adhere to safety and infection control protocols.

Requirements
- New York state license in Speech-Language Pathology
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology
- BLS certification
- Completion of clinical fellowship year
- Inpatient acute care experience preferred; swallowing bed evaluations and video fluoroscopy experience preferred
- Ability to work across inpatient and outpatient settings; willingness to travel within the local area as needed

Benefits and Support
- Travel assignment with guaranteed hours
- 13-week contract with defined start date
- Competitive weekly pay within the stated range
- Shift coverage including weekend rotation as assigned

Find more opportunities
If this specific opening isn’t a fit, explore additional Speech Language Pathologist roles and related opportunities at Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

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.
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