Travel SLP SNF
Company: Albuquerque
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Skilled Nursing Facility
(SNF) We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Speech-Language
Pathologist (SLP) to join a collaborative therapy team within a
skilled nursing facility. This role focuses on providing
high-quality rehabilitation services to short-term rehab patients
and long-term residents, helping them improve communication,
cognition, and swallowing function. The SLP will evaluate, treat,
and monitor patients with speech, language,
cognitive-communication, and dysphagia needs, implementing
individualized plans of care under evidence-based guidelines.
Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and teamwork are
essential to ensure positive patient outcomes. Key
Responsibilities: Perform comprehensive evaluations for speech,
language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing deficits Develop
and implement individualized treatment plans under the supervision
of facility guidelines Provide skilled therapy for residents with
neurological, cognitive, or swallowing impairments Educate
patients, families, and caregivers on strategies to improve
communication and safe swallowing Monitor patient progress and
communicate updates to the interdisciplinary team Accurately
document evaluations, treatment sessions, and progress notes in EMR
Collaborate with PT, OT, nursing, and case management to ensure
coordinated, patient-centered care Maintain productivity while
delivering high-quality rehabilitation services Ideal Candidate:
Active SLP license in practicing state SNF or geriatric
rehabilitation experience preferred Strong clinical reasoning and
documentation skills Comfortable managing both short-term rehab and
long-term resident caseloads This is an excellent opportunity for
an SLP who is passionate about geriatric rehabilitation, enjoys
making measurable functional improvements, and thrives in a
supportive, team-oriented environment.
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