Location: Las Vegas, NM

Start Date: 11-24-2025

End Date: 02-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift (specific start and end times not provided; typical work hours: days)

Hours per Week: 36

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents for speech, language, cognition, and swallowing needs and develop targeted treatment plans
• Deliver person-centered therapy interventions in the skilled nursing setting to improve function and quality of life
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with facility and CRG policies
• Collaborate with nurses, rehab team members, and family to coordinate care and achieve patient goals
• Maintain productivity expectations, meeting the 90% productivity requirement
• Adhere to CRG policies and procedures and follow facility dress code of black scrubs
• Be present in the building to receive guaranteed hours and participate in team huddles or meetings as required

Qualifications

• Core skill: SLP as listed in the job posting
• 1 to 3 years of professional experience as an SLP (listed requirement)
• Experience or comfort working in a skilled nursing facility is highly relevant
• Ability to meet productivity expectations and follow CRG policies and procedures
• Willingness to wear black scrubs and be on site to receive guaranteed hours

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in assessment and treatment of communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders
• Good documentation practices and familiarity with clinical charting
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary rehab team
• Time management skills to meet productivity targets
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with residents and families in a compassionate way

Benefits

• A supportive therapy team that values YOU and your contributions
• Opportunity to work in a scenic mountain community with great outdoor recreation
• Professional growth and hands-on experience in a skilled nursing facility
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement opportunities where applicable
• Paid time off and schedule stability when present in the building for guaranteed hours
• A clear set of policies and procedures to keep your work consistent and fair
• A friendly, collaborative culture focused on patient-centered care
• Simple onboarding and a dedicated contact person to help you hit the ground running

Travel Perks: Explore Las Vegas, NM

Las Vegas, New Mexico sits at the southern tip of the Rockies, so you can trade commute stress for fresh mountain air. Explore nearby hiking trails, hit local skiing areas in season, and enjoy rich cultural opportunities in the region. The area is great for weekend outdoor adventures and discovering local history and arts.

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