Location: Las Vegas, NM

Start Date: 11-24-2025

End Date: 02-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days (specific start/end times not provided) — typical day-shift schedule; days of week not specified

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

• Provide skilled speech-language pathology assessments and interventions for SNF residents
• Develop individualized treatment plans addressing communication, cognition, and swallowing
• Document patient progress thoroughly and meet productivity expectations (90%)
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary therapy team to coordinate resident care
• Follow Continuum Rehabilitation Group and facility policies and procedures
• Be present on-site to deliver therapy and ensure continuity of care

Qualifications

• Active licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in New Mexico or eligibility to obtain state licensure
• 1-3 years of clinical SLP experience (as indicated in the job order)
• Experience working in skilled nursing facility or long-term care settings preferred
• Strong documentation skills and ability to meet productivity requirements
• Willingness to follow facility dress code (black scrubs) and CRG policies
• Available for a 13-week contract and able to comply with a 2-week cancellation notice

Education

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology preferred or equivalent graduate-level training

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in dysphagia assessment and management for older adults
• Proficient with evidence-based interventions for communication and cognitive-communication disorders
• Comfortable working within SNF workflows and interdisciplinary teams
• Good clinical reasoning, time management, and strong patient rapport
• Familiarity with electronic documentation systems and productivity tracking

Benefits

• A supportive therapy team that values collaboration and your professional growth
• Flexible contract assignment so you can explore new places and build experience
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement guidance to keep you working smoothly
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great clinicians aboard
• Clear policies and expectations so you know what success looks like (productivity target: 90%)
• Paid time off and scheduling considerations available per contract terms
• Professional development opportunities through on-site mentorship and team feedback
• A workplace culture that celebrates patient-centered care and clinician well-being

Travel Perks: Explore Las Vegas, NM

Las Vegas, New Mexico sits at the southern edge of the Sangre de Cristo range and offers easy access to outdoor adventure and Southwestern culture. Enjoy nearby hiking, seasonal skiing, scenic day trips to Taos and Santa Fe, historic downtown architecture and galleries, local dining featuring New Mexican cuisine, and opportunities to explore nearby parks and cultural sites on weekends.

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