Location: Las Vegas, NM

Start Date: 11-24-2025

End Date: 02-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

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

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

• Assess speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive-communication needs of SNF residents
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Provide skilled SLP interventions and skilled documentation in accordance with facility policies
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy colleagues, and interdisciplinary teams to support resident goals
• Maintain productivity expectations (therapist productivity requirement 90%) while delivering high-quality care
• Communicate progress and discharge needs with families and the care team
• Follow Continuum Rehabilitation Group (CRG) policies and facility procedures to ensure consistency of care

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of SLP experience (per job posting; 1 year minimum)
• Active SLP credentialing as required by state facility (state license and/or ASHA CCC-SLP as applicable)
• Experience or comfort working in Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) practice settings
• Ability to be present in the building to receive guaranteed hours and provide on-site care
• Willingness to follow CRG policies and the facility dress code (black scrubs)
• Strong documentation skills and ability to meet productivity expectations

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in SLP assessments and interventions for adult/geriatric populations
• Knowledge of dysphagia management and safe swallowing strategies
• Proficiency with clinical documentation standards used in SNFs
• Excellent interpersonal and interdisciplinary communication skills
• Time management and caseload productivity awareness
• Ability to adapt treatment plans to each resident's goals and medical needs

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to help you settle in (details provided by recruiter)
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can plan for the future
• Life Insurance for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge between contract adventures
• Travel reimbursement to help with assignment expenses
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to support your licensing needs
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, earn a thank-you
• A supportive therapy team that values your skills and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Las Vegas, NM

This assignment is in Las Vegas, New Mexico, nestled at the southern tip of the Rockies. Expect easy access to scenic hiking trails, nearby ski areas during winter, and a rich local cultural scene with historic neighborhoods, galleries, and regional festivals. Weekend road trips to nearby Taos and Santa Fe are doable for art, cuisine, and mountain scenery.

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