Location: Waterville, ME

Start Date: 11-24-2025

End Date: 02-21-2026

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts

Hours per Week: 40 hrs per week

Candidate Pay Rate: Competitive pay with an increased rate for this assignment; contact recruiter for exact rate

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, cognitive-communication, and swallowing function using evidence-based evaluations
• Develop individualized treatment plans that focus on meaningful functional goals
• Deliver compassionate therapy interventions to improve communication and swallowing safety
• Collaborate with nursing, rehab, and family members to support holistic patient care
• Document progress clearly and timely in the facility EHR, meeting regulatory and payer requirements
• Educate patients, families, and staff on strategies to carryover gains and ensure safety
• Participate in care planning and discharge recommendations to promote continuity

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in Maine (or eligible to obtain Maine license)
• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required
• ASHA CCC-SLP preferred but not required
• Facility experience in skilled nursing, acute care, or rehabilitation preferred
• Current CPR and required immunizations/health screenings per facility policy
• Willingness to complete background checks and standard onboarding requirements

Education

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (MS or MA) required
• ASHA CCC-SLP preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in dysphagia assessment and management
• Strong behavioral and cognitive-communication intervention skills
• Comfortable with documentation in electronic health records
• Excellent interpersonal and interdisciplinary communication
• Knowledge of Medicare/rehab documentation standards and regulatory expectations
• Ability to create practical, functional goals that matter to patients

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay and an increased rate for this assignment
• Supportive team that values your expertise and work-life balance
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement where applicable
• Referral bonus program for helping us grow the team
• Paid time off options depending on contract terms
• Access to continuing education resources and professional development
• Timely pay and streamlined onboarding process
• A friendly workplace that appreciates your patient-centered care

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