Job description
Speech-Language Pathologist - Skilled Nursing Facility
Location: Winfield, Alabama
Start Date: 09-25-2026
End Date: 12-25-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, day shift, 5 shifts per week with 40 scheduled hours (32 hours guaranteed)
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $54.60 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
- Conduct screenings, evaluations, and treatments for patients living with speech, language, and swallowing disorders
- Design and update individualized treatment and discharge plans that truly fit each patient
- Document every service with accuracy and full compliance with regulations and facility standards
- Partner with interdisciplinary care teams, patients, and families to build real progress together
- Uphold infection control and safety protocols so everyone stays healthy and protected
- Help patients rediscover their voice, their confidence, and their ability to connect with the people they love
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program (MS or MA)
- Current state SLP license in good standing
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) or CFY eligibility
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit
- Solid clinical problem-solving instincts
- Comfort working in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting
Knowledge & Skills
- Speech-Language Pathology practice across adult and geriatric populations
- Patient evaluation and assessment techniques
- Treatment planning and goal setting
- Therapy for swallowing disorders and dysphagia management
- Speech and language therapy interventions
- Clinical documentation that is clear, timely, and compliant
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and family education
- Infection control and safety best practices
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend to keep you comfortable
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Travel reimbursement to get you where the adventure is
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement
- Guaranteed hours so you can plan with confidence
- Referral bonus program for bringing great people with you
- A supportive therapy team that truly values YOU
Travel Perks: Explore Winfield, Alabama
Winfield sits in the rolling hills of northwest Alabama, where small-town charm meets easy access to bigger adventures. Spend a day on the water at Lewis Smith Lake, hike the trails and waterfalls of Bankhead National Forest, or chase the natural rock arches at Natural Bridge. Head to Tuscaloosa for game day energy, live music, and great food, or make the short drive to Birmingham for museums, concerts, and a fantastic dining scene. Between shifts you will find quiet parks, friendly local diners, and plenty of southern hospitality to make your 13 weeks feel like home.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Speech-Language Pathologist - Skilled Nursing Facility? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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Why UHCS
Weekly or bi-weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, a SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution, tests paid on qualifying assignments with payroll deduction available, and one recruiter who stays with you for the whole assignment — reachable after hours. Every placement is credentialed to Joint Commission standards, so your packet is accepted the first time.