Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel Speech Language Pathologist and use your skills where they are needed most. You will help patients improve communication and swallowing disorders while working in a skilled nursing facility in Belen, NM. Apply today and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited educational program.
• Completed Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA.
• Active New Mexico SLP license is required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience providing SLP services in skilled nursing or long-term care settings preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with dysphagia evaluation and treatment, including modified barium swallow (MBS) collaboration.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records commonly used in skilled nursing facilities.
• Prior travel or contract SLP experience preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
• Shift Hours: 0800-1630.
• Meal break: 30 minutes.
• Guaranteed hours: 35 per week.
• Candidate may be required to float to other nearby facilities as needed.

Apply today and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and commitment. You will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package beginning day one of the assignment.

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide skilled SLP services in a skilled nursing environment. You will assess and treat communication and swallowing disorders, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and document progress to support patient outcomes and discharge planning.

Location Highlights

Belen, NM sits near the middle Rio Grande Valley and offers convenient access to outdoor and cultural attractions. Paseo del Bosque Trail and the Rio Grande provide local riverfront recreation within a short drive. The city is about 30 miles south of Albuquerque, offering urban dining, museums, and an international airport within a reasonable commute. Nearby Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge is approximately 40 miles away and provides birdwatching and nature viewing opportunities. The area suits clinicians seeking a suburban setting with outdoor adventure options and access to regional cultural amenities.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.