Location: Albuquerque, NM

Start Date: 12-01-2025

End Date: 03-02-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift; specific start/end times not provided (Typical Work Hours: days). On-site at the skilled nursing facility; schedule assigned by facility.

Hours per Week: 36

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 speech-language evaluations to build individualized care plans
• Provide daily treatments that help residents improve communication and swallowing safety
• Plan and execute meaningful discharge planning to ensure continuity of care
• Document progress and maintain productivity expectations consistent with facility policy
• Collaborate with the therapy team and nursing staff to coordinate patient-centered care
• Follow CRG policies & procedures and uphold facility standards (dress code: black scrubs)

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of clinical experience (posting indicates 1-3 years; at least 1 year preferred)
• Prior SNF experience strongly preferred
• Active SLP clinical credentials as required by state and facility
• Comfortable meeting productivity expectations (posting notes a 90% productivity requirement)
• Ability to work on-site and follow facility dress code and CRG policies
• Accepts contract travel assignments and can commit to the assignment duration

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in speech-language evaluations, daily treatment planning, and documentation
• Experience with dysphagia assessment and safe swallowing strategies in SNF populations
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Familiarity with SNF workflows, discharge planning, and productivity tracking
• Detail-oriented documentation and ability to meet facility productivity standards

Benefits

• Supportive therapy team and collaborative work environment that values your expertise
• Travel assignment perks including local housing assistance options and travel support
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required credentials
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship from experienced clinicians
• Paid time off for contract breaks and to recharge between assignments
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great clinicians onto the team
• A clear policy framework (CRG P & P) and transparent expectations
• Work-life balance with predictable daytime scheduling

Travel Perks: Explore Albuquerque, NM

Explore the unique Southwest charm of Albuquerque: hike or take scenic rides on the Sandia Mountains, stroll through historic Old Town with its shops and galleries, visit Petroglyph National Monument for striking rock art, enjoy riverside walks along the Rio Grande Bosque trails, and savor authentic New Mexican cuisine. If you have a free weekend, a quick trip to Santa Fe for art and culture is an easy getaway. For seasonal fun, Albuquerque hosts the famous Balloon Fiesta each October — a can't-miss spectacle if your timing aligns.

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