Location: El Paso, TX

Start Date: 10-20-2025

End Date: 01-19-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Day shift); every other weekend

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 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

• Conduct thorough dysphagia evaluations and deliver evidence-based treatment plans that improve patient safety and quality of life
• Perform cognitive evaluations and design individualized therapy to support recovery and functional communication
• Document assessments, care plans and progress notes accurately in MEDITECH
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists and families to coordinate comprehensive rehabilitation care
• Educate patients and caregivers on safe swallowing strategies and home carryover activities
• Manage an organized caseload while prioritizing patient-centered outcomes
• Participate in unit meetings and contribute to continuous improvement of therapy services

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology (standard for SLP practice)
• Active or eligible for Texas SLP license (state licensure required for practice)
• ASHA CCC-SLP preferred but not required
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience working as an SLP (experience with dysphagia and cognitive evaluations a plus)
• Proficient Spanish required—ability to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking patients
• Familiarity with MEDITECH or similar EMR systems
• Strong organizational skills, time management, and the ability to work well on a fast-paced team

Education

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in dysphagia evaluation and treatment
• Skilled in cognitive-communication assessment and intervention
• Comfortable documenting and navigating MEDITECH
• Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish
• Excellent organizational and time-management habits
• Teamwork mindset with an outgoing, flexible approach to patient care

Benefits

• Generous travel support and housing help to make your assignment comfortable and stress-free
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings options so you can plan for the future
• Life insurance and basic protections for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay current
• Travel reimbursement and support for logistics so you can focus on patients
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your skills and growth

Travel Perks: Explore El Paso, TX

Explore El Paso’s great outdoors at Franklin Mountains State Park with hiking and scenic overlooks, ride the Wyler Aerial Tramway for panoramic city views, stroll historic downtown and visit the El Paso Museum of Art, catch a show at the Plaza Theatre, or enjoy local cuisine and vibrant border culture. Weekend trips to nearby Hueco Tanks for climbing and nature, or drive to White Sands and Las Cruces for unique day-trip adventures.

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