Speech Language Pathologist – UHC Staffing Speech Language Pathologist Location: Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania Start Date: 03-16-2026 End Date: 06-15-2026 Contract Type: Travel Contract Shift Type: Sunday-Saturday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (day) Hours per Week: 35

Roles & Responsibilities
• Conduct thorough speech, language and swallowing assessments to identify patient needs
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals that improve communication and safety
• Deliver skilled therapy interventions across cognitive-communication and dysphagia areas
• Document progress and treatment outcomes clearly and timely in the facility electronic records
• Collaborate with nursing, PT/OT and families to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care
• Educate patients and caregivers on home strategies, adaptive equipment and discharge planning
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to quality improvement efforts

Qualifications
• Active Pennsylvania license as a Speech-Language Pathologist required
• Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent professional credential
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred or in progress
• Current CPR/BLS certification preferred
• Prior experience in skilled nursing, inpatient rehab or medical-surgical settings is a plus
• Strong documentation skills and familiarity with clinical outcome measures

Education
• Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology (required)

Knowledge & Skills
• Skilled in evaluation and treatment of dysphagia and safe swallowing protocols
• Proficient with speech, language and cognitive-communication therapy approaches
• Strong goal writing, clinical reasoning and progress-tracking abilities
• Comfortable collaborating across disciplines and coaching caregivers
• Familiarity with electronic health record documentation and regulatory requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication with patients and care teams

Benefits
• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your short-term move easy
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options so you can focus on patients, not paperwork
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay compliant and ready to work
• Flexible scheduling support and reliable shift coverage from a dedicated coordinator
• Paid time off options to recharge between assignments
• Professional development support and access to continuing education resources
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your expertise and clinical judgment
• Streamlined credentialing and onboarding so you can start treating patients quickly