Location: Montesano, WA

Start Date: 12-15-2025

End Date: 03-14-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (days of week to be confirmed with facility)

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 speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing function using evidence-based evaluation tools
• Develop individualized treatment plans that prioritize meaningful, measurable outcomes
• Deliver skilled therapy interventions for communication and dysphagia across the continuum of care
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, physicians, and families to support patient-centered goals
• Document progress thoroughly and timely in the facility EHR, ensuring regulatory compliance
• Participate in care planning and discharge coordination to promote smooth transitions
• Provide education and training to patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Master’s or Clinical Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology (required)
• ASHA CCC-SLP preferred or SLP license eligible
• Washington state licensure or ability to obtain Washington licensure
• Experience working with adult rehab/medical populations and dysphagia management preferred
• Strong documentation skills and comfort with electronic health records
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and patient-family education skills

Education

• Master’s degree or Clinical Doctorate (AuD/SLP-D/MA/MS/MCIS) in Speech-Language Pathology

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency in assessment and treatment of aphasia, apraxia, cognitive-communication disorders, and dysphagia
• Skilled in therapeutic techniques, compensatory strategies, and AAC recommendations
• Ability to create measurable goals and demonstrate progress
• Familiarity with infection control, safety practices, and rehab team dynamics
• Strong clinical reasoning, time management, and patient/caregiver coaching abilities

Benefits

• Competitive travel pay with a $2,000 quick start bonus to get you settled and excited on day one
• 36-hour weekly guarantee for steady, predictable earnings
• Generous housing stipend or assistance options to make your stay comfortable
• Travel reimbursement and support for travel logistics
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options available
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay compliant and licensed
• Paid time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise and professional growth

Travel Perks: Explore Montesano, WA

Montesano sits in beautiful Grays Harbor County — enjoy nearby Lake Sylvia State Park for easy hiking, picnics, and tranquil walks; take a short drive to the Pacific coast destinations of Ocean Shores and Westport for beaches, fresh seafood, fishing and crabbing excursions; explore the coastal birdwatching hotspots at Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge; and plan day trips into the Olympic Peninsula for hiking, waterfalls, and scenic drives. Local small-town charm, seafood restaurants, and outdoor recreation make weekends memorable.

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