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

Ref #: C-SLP-9111306

Join a 13-week contract in Rio Rancho, NM providing comprehensive speech-language pathology services. This full-time role begins ASAP with a schedule of Sun–Sat, 08:00 AM–04:30 PM. Compensation: Travel $2,182/36 hours; Local $2,149/36 hours.

Minimum requirement:

• Valid, active state license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist.

Core responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough evaluations of speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders using clinical assessments and diagnostic testing.
• Diagnose communication and swallowing impairments and determine severity.
• Develop individualized, goal-driven treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
• Provide evidence-based therapy to improve articulation, fluency, voice, comprehension, expressive language, and swallowing function.
• Implement strategies for safe swallowing and, when appropriate, recommend and train patients on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on home programs, carryover strategies, and compensatory techniques.
• Monitor, document, and communicate patient progress; modify treatment plans as indicated.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team—including physicians, therapists, and educators—to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation (assessments, plans, progress notes).
• Support patients in generalizing improved communication skills to daily, educational, and workplace settings.
• Pursue ongoing professional development to stay current in the field.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

This opportunity is ideal for a licensed SLP who values interdisciplinary collaboration and delivering person-centered care in an acute/clinical setting.