Travel Speech-Language Pathologist - Acute Care Hospital - $2,662 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: 10/12/2026
• 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 12, 2026
• Length: 20 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist for an acute care hospital position requiring 2+ years of experience and Texas state licensure.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Weekend and on-call rotation required
• Treats adult patients with CVA, dysphagia, dysarthria, TBI, voice disorders, and other neurological conditions
• Performs bedside swallow evaluations, Modified Barium Swallow Studies, and FEES
• Utilizes adaptive and augmentative communication devices, Passy Muir valves, and thickening agents
• Cerner charting system experience preferred

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program required
• Current Texas state license required, if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist
• BLS certification preferred
• Experience with dysphagia management, aural rehabilitation, and voice/resonance disorders preferred
• Experience interpreting FEES and Modified Barium Swallow Studies preferred
• Knowledge of trach/vent and laryngectomy care preferred

Additional Information

• Evaluate patients, develop treatment goals, and administer speech therapy interventions
• Provide accurate, timely, and complete documentation of treatment
• Communicate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members
• Promote teamwork across departments
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and compensatory strategies
• Must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for this position
• Local candidates not accepted
• RTO must be submitted with application; some holiday coverage expected
• On-site drug screening required upon arrival, including marijuana testing
• Pending license accepted at time of consideration but must be active before start date

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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