Location: Belen, NM

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 05-16-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day)

Hours per Week: 35

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 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 and diagnose communication and swallowing disorders, then design individualized treatment plans that make a real difference
• Deliver evidence-based SLP interventions and adjust therapy based on patient progress
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, physicians, and families to coordinate holistic care
• Document care accurately and promptly in the medical record to meet facility and regulatory standards
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers to promote carryover and functional outcomes
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and share best practices with the team

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (required)
• Valid New Mexico SLP license or ability to obtain state licensure prior to start
• ASHA CCC-SLP preferred
• Clinical experience in medical, rehab, or skilled nursing settings preferred
• Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to obtain
• Strong teamwork, communication, and documentation skills

Education

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in evaluation and treatment planning for speech, language, cognition, and swallowing
• Skilled in dysphagia management and safe swallowing techniques
• Comfortable working with interdisciplinary teams in an inpatient/rehab environment
• Proficient with electronic medical records and clinical documentation
• Time management and caseload prioritization to deliver excellent patient outcomes

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your move simple and stress-free
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused on care
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can plan for the future
• Life Insurance to protect what matters
• Paid Time Off to recharge and come back energized
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
• Professional development and continuing education support — grow your skills on the job
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values YOU and your clinical judgment

Travel Perks: Explore Belen, NM

Explore the charm of central New Mexico while on assignment. Belen offers local history at the Belen Harvey House Museum and a vibrant railroad heritage. Birdwatchers and nature lovers will enjoy nearby Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, especially during migration seasons. You’re a short drive from Albuquerque for Old Town dining, museums, the Sandia Mountains for hiking and scenic drives, and world-famous hot air ballooning events. Weekend road trips to Socorro and nearby hot springs are perfect for recharging between shifts.

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