Contract Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) — Rio Rancho, NM (13-Week Travel)

Ref #: C-SLP-9022390

Location: Rio Rancho, NM
Assignment: Contract/Travel — 13 weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: Sun–Sat, 08:00 AM–04:30 PM
Rate: Travel $2,257 / 36 hrs; Local $2,225 / 36 hrs

Required:

• Current, active state license as a Speech-Language Pathologist

Core responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders
• Diagnose type and severity using clinical evaluation and diagnostic testing
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals
• Provide therapy to address articulation, fluency, voice, receptive/expressive language, and pragmatic skills
• Evaluate and treat dysphagia; implement safe swallowing strategies
• Recommend and provide guidance for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) as needed
• Instruct patients and families on home programs, compensatory strategies, and carryover activities
• Monitor, document, and update patient progress; adjust plans as clinically indicated
• Maintain accurate, timely patient records (assessments, plans, progress notes)
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, educators, and other team members for coordinated care
• Support patients in generalizing communication skills to daily, school, or work settings
• Participate in professional development to maintain current practice standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by management