What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Speech Language Pathologist position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x9hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist with 2 years of experience for a home health and skilled nursing facility role covering multiple locations.
Details
- Home health and skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting
- Covers Grand Island, Hastings (SNF and Home Health) and Kearney (SNF and HH) locations, 2-3 days per week at each
- Uses Net Health and HCHB charting systems
- Day shift schedule, 9-hour shifts, 36 hours per week guaranteed
- Monday through Friday or shifted schedule options (Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday)
- Productivity expectations of 82% for SNF and 90% for home health, including drive and documentation time
- Mileage and drive time between locations and patient visits are billable
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited speech/language pathology program preferred
- Current BLS certification
- 2 years of experience required
- Prior work experience in a rehabilitation or geriatrics setting preferred
- State license required if applicable
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Valid driver's license required for consideration
Additional Information
- Administer and perform therapeutic interventions and assess client needs to develop individualized therapy plans
- Document observations and services provided, and notify physicians of changes in patient condition
- Provide direct consultation with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
- Train clients, family members, and staff on interventions and equipment use
- May utilize and supervise therapy assistants in accordance with federal and state regulations
- Onsite therapy supervisor, clinical specialist, and director available for support and training
- New graduates will be considered and trained
- Local candidates accepted at a lower rate
- 80-mile radius rule applies for travel rate eligibility
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan