Travel Speech-Language Pathologist - Acute Care Hospital - $3,190 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Midland, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 20 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 20 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist for an Acute Care Hospital setting requiring 2+ years of experience and Texas state licensure.

Details

• Acute Care Hospital setting
• Adult patient population
• Day shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts from 8:00am to 4:30pm
• Weekend and on-call rotation required
• Cerner charting system experience preferred

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program required
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist required
• Current Texas state license required if applicable
• BLS certification preferred
• Experience with Acute Care, Adaptive Equipment, Alternative and Augmentative Communication Devices preferred
• Experience with Dysphagia Management, Bedside Swallow Evaluation, and Modified Barium Swallow Studies
• Experience conducting and interpreting FEES preferred
• Experience with Trach/Vent, Laryngectomy, and Passy Muir Valve management preferred
• Knowledge of Voice/Resonance disorders and Videostroboscopy preferred
• Ability to recognize signs and symptoms of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse preferred

Additional Information

• Evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and administer speech therapy treatments
• Provide accurate, timely, and complete documentation of care
• Communicate and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members
• Promote teamwork across departments and support hospital policies and protocols
• Manage a variety of adult conditions including CVA, TBI, dysarthria, dysphagia, and degenerative diseases
• Provide patient and family education and utilize compensatory strategies
• Expect to work some holidays
• RTO must be submitted with candidacy for consideration
• Onsite drug screening required upon arrival, including marijuana testing, with no exceptions for positive results
• Local candidates within 50 miles are not accepted for this position
• First-time travelers may be considered with required experience

American Traveler Job ID #P-753613. 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: Travel Speech Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

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