Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Kerrville, TX
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Speech Language Pathologist – Acute Care travel assignment in Kerrville, Texas. Start date 11/30/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $1,851–$1,963 per week with guaranteed hours of 35 per week. Shift schedule is 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, 5 days per week. Work setting is a skilled nursing setting, providing a clinical environment for residents in need of speech-language pathology services. This is a travel - temporary assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,851–$1,963 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 hours/week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, 5 days/week
- Start date: 11/30/2026
- Setting: Skilled nursing setting; travel assignment

Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents with speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing needs
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans; document progress in patient records
- Provide direct therapy sessions and track client response, adjusting goals as needed
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, discharge planning, and family education
- Perform screeners when appropriate and communicate findings to supervising clinicians
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain accurate documentation

Requirements
- Active Texas state license to practice Speech-Language Pathology or eligibility
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) or eligibility
- Ability to work in a skilled nursing setting; comfortable with geriatric population and associated needs
- Willingness to participate in a travel assignment and adapt to new environments
- Ability to pass standard background checks and credentialing requirements

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate licensure and permissions
- Access to nationwide travel opportunities through Healthforce Healthcare LLC

Find more opportunities
If this role isn’t the perfect fit, explore additional Speech Language Pathology openings and other allied travel roles at Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

PAY DISCLAIMER
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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