Location: Rio Rancho, NM

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Sunday-Saturday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day shift)

Hours per Week: 35

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 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 speech, language, cognition and swallowing needs and create individualized treatment plans
• Deliver evidence-based therapy with clear, measurable goals that drive progress
• Document treatment, progress notes and discharge summaries accurately and on time
• Collaborate closely with therapists, nurses and caregivers to coordinate care and improve outcomes
• Educate families and staff on strategies to support communication and safe swallowing
• Monitor patient progress, adjust plans as needed, and participate in discharge planning
• Maintain compliance with facility policies, state regulations and professional standards

Qualifications

• Current New Mexico Speech-Language Pathology license or eligibility to obtain licensure in NM
• ASHA CCC-SLP preferred
• Active NM caregivers account for agencies (required per facility notes)
• Professional liability insurance as required by facility or agency
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; professional and compassionate bedside manner

Education

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (or equivalent graduate degree)

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in speech, language, cognition and swallowing assessment and intervention
• Knowledge of evidence-based SLP techniques and therapeutic modalities
• Experience with electronic medical records and accurate clinical documentation
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and train caregivers
• Strong organizational skills and time management for caseload balance

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your travel stay comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family well
• 401(k) retirement savings plan so you can save for the future
• Life insurance for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement to cover those work-related miles
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help with New Mexico requirements
• Referral bonus program when you bring great people onto the team
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Rio Rancho, NM

Explore the outdoor beauty around Rio Rancho and nearby Albuquerque. Hike and bike the Sandia Mountains, stroll the Rio Grande bosque, and visit Petroglyph National Monument for ancient rock art. Take a short trip to Old Town Albuquerque for dining, galleries and historic charm, or head north to Santa Fe for world-class art, cuisine and cultural sites. Enjoy local parks, community events at the Rio Rancho Events Center, and easy access to New Mexico’s wide-open landscapes on weekends.

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