Location: Flint, MI

Start Date: 02-09-2026

End Date: 05-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, Day shift (hours to be determined)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $55 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

• Evaluate residents’ speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing function using evidence-based assessments
• Develop individualized treatment plans that set meaningful, measurable goals
• Deliver person-centered therapy that improves communication, safety, and quality of life
• Collaborate with nursing, PT/OT, dietitians, and families to ensure coordinated care
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record and complete required MDS/clinical paperwork
• Provide caregiver and staff training to support carryover of therapy strategies
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and contribute clinical expertise to care planning

Qualifications

• State of Michigan SLP license (required)
• ASHA CCC-SLP preferred or equivalent clinical certification
• Experience working in skilled nursing or long-term care settings preferred
• Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Ability to pass background check, drug screen, and required health screenings/immunizations
• Strong clinical reasoning, excellent documentation skills, and a positive collaborative attitude
• Reliable transportation and readiness to work on a travel contract assignment

Education

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in dysphagia assessment and management, including safe swallowing strategies
• Competence with cognitive-communication and language rehabilitation approaches
• Familiarity with AAC strategies and adaptive communication techniques
• Experience with SNF documentation practices and MDS-related workflows
• Comfortable using electronic health records and completing timely, compliant notes
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with multidisciplinary teams and families

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and comfortable temporary housing options to make your move easy and cozy
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you can stay healthy while you care for others
• 401K retirement savings plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future
• Life Insurance and short-term disability options for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments and maintain your work-life balance
• Travel reimbursement and mileage assistance to make getting to work simple
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional mobility
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and celebrate together
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your input and celebrates wins

Travel Perks: Explore Flint, MI

Flint offers a surprising mix of culture and outdoor fun. Explore the Flint Institute of Arts and Sloan Museum, catch a show at the Capitol Theatre, or enjoy family fun at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad. Food lovers will appreciate the Flint Farmers' Market and local eateries. For weekend escapes, Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Lansing are all within easy driving distance for extra dining, entertainment, and sightseeing options.

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