Location: Keene, NH

Start Date: 12-01-2025

End Date: 03-02-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, Day shift (exact start/end times set by facility; typical daytime hours)

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

• Evaluate patients’ communication and swallowing needs using evidence-based assessments
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that drive measurable progress
• Provide skilled dysphagia management and swallowing therapy when indicated
• Collaborate with nursing, rehab staff, and families to coordinate person-centered care
• Document timely, clear progress notes and discharge summaries in the facility’s system
• Educate patients, families, and staff to support carryover and safe swallowing strategies
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to advocate for patient goals and outcomes

Qualifications

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA — listed as a primary requirement
• 1-3 years of SLP experience (experience in skilled nursing facility settings preferred)
• Current state licensure in Speech-Language Pathology (or ability to obtain NH license quickly)
• Active professional liability insurance or ability to obtain coverage
• Strong clinical reasoning, excellent documentation skills, and team-oriented mindset

Education

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology preferred (or equivalent clinical training)
• ASHA CCC required as noted in the job details

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in adult dysphagia evaluation and treatment
• Experience with cognitive-communication disorders and therapy strategies
• Familiarity with SNF workflows, Medicare documentation, and interdisciplinary care
• Comfortable with electronic health record documentation and timely charting
• Strong interpersonal skills for patient/family education and team collaboration

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your short-term stay comfortable and convenient
• Travel reimbursement so getting here is easy on your wallet
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help with paperwork and costs
• Overtime pay available for those who want extra earning potential
• Paid time off to recharge between contracts
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, both win
• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Keene, NH

Keene is a charming New England gem — explore the trails of nearby Mount Monadnock for unbeatable hiking and views, stroll Keene’s downtown with local shops and cozy cafes, enjoy the Cheshire Rail Trail along the river, or take weekend trips to nearby Peterborough or Brattleboro. Seasonal farmers’ markets, local arts events, and scenic drives make time off feel like a mini vacation.

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