Location: Thornton, CO

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Per diem / Open schedule (shifts vary and are scheduled based on department needs)

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 medically complex patients and identify individualized therapy needs
• Develop and implement functional treatment plans that promote safe, meaningful outcomes
• Provide daily therapy sessions (typically 15 to 60 minutes) tailored to each patient
• Perform swallow assessments and provide evidence-based swallow treatment when appropriate
• Conduct cognitive assessments and deliver targeted cognitive rehabilitation
• Prescribe clinical diets based on swallow function and collaborate with the care team on recommendations
• Complete timely, accurate EMR evaluations and daily documentation to support continuity of care
• Participate in hospital and departmental orientation and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• BLS certification (required)
• Active professional license as required by state and facility (license verification required)
• Demonstrated experience evaluating and treating medically complex patients
• Comfort and experience with EMR evaluation and daily documentation
• Skills in swallow assessment and treatment, and cognitive assessment and treatment (highly recommended)
• Willingness to complete required health screenings and immunizations as part of onboarding

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in speech therapy evaluation and treatment planning
• Experience with EMR systems and strong documentation practices
• Knowledge of dysphagia assessment and intervention strategies
• Familiarity with cognitive assessment tools and rehabilitation approaches
• Ability to collaborate effectively with nurses, dietitians, and physicians
• Strong clinical reasoning and patient-centered communication skills

Benefits

• Supportive onboarding with both hospital and departmental orientation so you start confidently
• Flexible per diem scheduling to help you balance life and work
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and housing guidance for contract travelers
• Access to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values your input
• Paid time to complete required training and health screenings
• Professional development support and opportunities to expand clinical skills
• A workplace culture that prioritizes patient-centered care and clinician wellbeing

Travel Perks: Explore Thornton, CO

Thornton sits just north of Denver and gives you easy access to big-city amenities and outdoor adventures. Explore nearby trails and greenways, visit Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge for wildlife and birdwatching, or enjoy a short drive into Denver for museums, live music, breweries, and great dining. Weekend escapes to the Front Range and Rocky Mountain ski areas are easy — perfect for packing a shift around a mountain getaway.

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