Location: Belen, NM

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

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

Hours per Week: 35

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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 approaches
• Develop individualized treatment plans and measurable goals to help patients make meaningful progress
• Collaborate with therapists, nurses, physicians, and families to coordinate care and optimize outcomes
• Provide clear, professional documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on strategies and carryover activities to support rehabilitation
• Participate in team meetings and contribute clinical expertise to interdisciplinary care planning

Qualifications

• Current or eligible New Mexico SLP license required
• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent (see Education section)
• ASHA CCC-SLP preferred
• Current BLS/CPR certification preferred
• Comfort working with diverse populations across the lifespan in a rehabilitation/contract setting
• Background check and up-to-date immunizations as required by facility

Education

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders required
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency in standardized and informal assessment tools for speech, language, cognition, and swallowing
• Skilled in dysphagia evaluation and intervention strategies
• Experience with treatment planning, goal writing, and outcome measurement
• Strong interdisciplinary communication and patient/family education skills
• Familiarity with electronic health records and accurate documentation practices
• Ability to adapt therapy approaches to individual needs and cultural contexts

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you can stay healthy and focused
• 401K retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Life Insurance and disability benefits for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge between contracts
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing talented peers on board
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Belen, NM

Explore local flavor while on contract in Belen. Visit the historic Belen Harvey House and depot museum to soak up railroad history, enjoy birdwatching and stunning seasonal migrations at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, and stroll along Rio Grande trails for easy outdoor time. For a change of pace, take a short drive to Albuquerque for Old Town, local dining, scenic drives and outdoor adventures in the Sandia foothills. Weekend day trips to nearby natural areas and hiking spots make for simple escapes between shifts.

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