Location: Montesano, WA

Start Date: 12-15-2025

End Date: 03-14-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days TBD by facility, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM day shift

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $69 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

• Assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders with evidence-based interventions
• Develop individualized treatment plans that promote measurable progress and meaningful outcomes for each patient
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (PT, OT, nursing, case management) to coordinate holistic care
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers with clear strategies to support carryover and functional gains
• Document evaluations, plans, and progress notes accurately and on time to support continuity of care
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to a positive, patient-centered culture

Qualifications

• State licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist (Washington license required or ability to obtain)
• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field
• ASHA CCC-SLP preferred or active progress toward certification
• Experience in adult rehabilitation, acute care, or similar settings preferred
• Active CPR certification (if required by facility) and up-to-date immunizations per facility policy
• Strong interpersonal and documentation skills; team player attitude

Education

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in dysphagia assessment and treatment, cognitive-communication therapy, and language rehabilitation
• Knowledgeable about common adult neurological diagnoses and rehabilitation approaches
• Proficient in clinical documentation and outcome measurement tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for patient education and team collaboration
• Ability to adapt treatment plans to individual patient goals and progress

Benefits

• Competitive pay (traveler rate) with a $2,000 quick start bonus to jump-start your assignment
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week for steady income and predictable scheduling
• Generous travel stipend and reimbursement to make your move easier
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can focus on patients, not paperwork
• Medical, Dental & Vision options to keep you feeling your best
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and other financial benefits
• Supportive team environment that values your expertise and work-life balance
• Opportunity to expand your clinical experience in a dedicated rehab setting

Travel Perks: Explore Montesano, WA

Montesano is a gateway to the beautiful Pacific Northwest coast and outdoor adventures. Enjoy nearby Lake Sylvia State Park for lakeside trails and picnics, explore the scenic beaches and birding at Grays Harbor, or take a short drive to Ocean Shores for fresh seafood and shoreline sunsets. If you crave big mountains and old-growth forests, Olympic National Park and the Olympic Peninsula are within reach for weekend hiking, waterfall hunting, and stunning vistas — plenty of ways to recharge after your clinical day.

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