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American Traveler

Travel Speech Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

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A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.

$81,578 / year median in the U.S.

+9% projected growth

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Travel Speech Therapist - Acute Care Hospital American Traveler - 4.0 Midland, TX Job Details Contract $2,662 a week 13 hours ago
Qualifications Speech-Language Pathology License Full Job Description 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