Local Contract Speech Language Pathologist - $60 per hour

RCM HealthCare Travel is seeking a local contract Speech Language Pathologist for a local contract job in Detroit, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 08/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Compensation

Hourly Rate: up to $60.00 per hour

Location

Detroit, MI
Onsite

Position Summary

RCM Healthcare Services is seeking a full-time or part-time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide school-based therapy services to students at a charter school in Detroit, MI for the current school year. This is a W2 contract position with benefits offered. The SLP will provide evaluations, direct therapy services, collaborate with educational teams, and support students in achieving their communication goals.

Responsibilities

Schedule / Shift

• Current School Year
• Part-Time - 3 days per week (prefer Wed, Thurs, Fri)
• Follows Academic Calendar

Key Duties

• Conduct speech-language evaluations and determine eligibility in accordance with Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE).
• Develop, implement, and manage student IEPs and maintain assigned caseload.
• Provide speech-language therapy services addressing articulation, language, voice, and fluency disorders.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and intervention teams to support language acquisition and student success.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and compliance with district, state, and federal regulations.
• Participate in intervention meetings and provide strategies to support students at risk in language development.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication while working collaboratively with school staff.
• Travel between multiple school buildings as needed.
• Engage in ongoing professional development while demonstrating leadership and professional ethics.

Requirements

Education

Required:

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Minimum of 60 semester hours of academic coursework in communication disorders, development, evaluation, and treatment as required by Michigan Rule R340.1796.
• Minimum of 300 clock hours of supervised practicum experience with individuals presenting a variety of communication disorders.

Licenses & Certifications

Required:

• SB Endorsement and/or Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).
• State of Michigan certification as a Teacher of the Speech and Language Impaired preferred.
• CFY candidates are welcome to apply.

Skills

• Experience assessing and treating articulation, language, voice, and fluency impairments.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of IEP development and compliance with school, state, and federal regulations.
• Willingness to learn district-specific language acquisition strategies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan

About Us

RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences. With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you're stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We're committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being. RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation

RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs

Rcm HealthCare Travel Job ID #330226. Posted job title: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) 3 days per week, in person

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