Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day schedule, 4x10 (07:45 AM - 06:00 PM), exact days vary (day shift)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 per hour

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 and treat pediatric patients using evidence-based speech-language pathology approaches
• Perform standardized and criterion-referenced assessments such as CELF, PLS-4 and Rossetti Infant-Toddler Language Scale
• Document thoroughly and accurately in EPIC for assessments, plans of care, concurrent therapy, reassessments and discharges
• Design and implement individualized plans of care, including alternative and augmentative communication strategies and device-based interventions
• Provide family-centered education and coaching to support carryover of skills at home and school
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including physical therapy and interpretation services to optimize patient outcomes
• Manage a pediatric outpatient caseload (expected visits/day: 8) with professional autonomy and accountability
• Ensure patient safety by recognizing and reporting signs and symptoms of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse

Qualifications

• CCC-SLP (Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology)
• State licensure to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Ohio
• BLS certification
• Experience in pediatric outpatient settings and comfort working with children with autism and their families
• EPIC documentation experience (REQUIRED)
• Travel assignment experience (REQUIRED) and ability to work independently with limited support
• Experience with Medicaid billing and SLP evaluation coding, plans of care, and concurrent therapy documentation
• Experience with alternative communication devices and communication boards

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in pediatric speech-language evaluation and treatment (expressive/receptive language, fluency, articulation)
• Knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions including autism, ADHD, developmental delay and prematurity-related complications
• Competence with assessment tools: CELF, PLS-4, Rossetti and non-evaluative screening tools
• Familiar with dysphagia screening/bedside swallow evaluation and compensatory strategies (preferred)
• Ability to recommend and implement augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) solutions
• Strong patient/family education and communication skills
• Understanding of documentation workflows, Medicaid billing requirements and SLP evaluation coding
• Ability to identify patient safety concerns and respond appropriately

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move easy
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental & vision (subject to assignment)
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off so you can recharge and enjoy your weekends
• 401K retirement savings options to help plan for the future
• Professional development and continuing education support
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great people on board
• Orientation and onboarding support (40 orientation hours included)

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Columbus is full of local flavor and weekend adventures. Explore the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, get inspired at the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, or wander the Short North Arts District for galleries, shops and great dining. Catch a Buckeyes game or stroll the Ohio State University campus, visit COSI for interactive science exhibits, enjoy riverside parks and trails along the Scioto Mile, or take a day trip to nearby natural areas like Hocking Hills for hiking and waterfalls. The city also has a thriving food and brewery scene to enjoy during your time off.

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