Location: Zion, IL

Start Date: 02-24-2026

End Date: 05-26-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 3x8 Day shifts, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Days) — three 8-hour daytime shifts per week; no weekends, no on-call, no float

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $70 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, diagnose, and treat cognitive, language, speech and voice disorders in adult/head & neck oncology patients
• Perform bedside swallow evaluations and manage dysphagia using evidence-based approaches
• Conduct and interpret Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and integrate findings into care plans
• Provide specialized tracheostomy and laryngectomy care, including immediate post-op management when needed
• Document thoroughly and efficiently in EPIC using point-of-service documentation and re-assessments
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, safe swallowing strategies, and post-surgical care plans
• Collaborate with PT, respiratory therapy and the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain patient safety practices and screen for signs of physical, sexual, or psychological abuse

Qualifications

• State Speech-Language Pathology license in-hand (required)
• BLS (AHA) certification required (AHA classroom; HeartCode not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years clinical SLP experience required; 5 years preferred
• Experience with dysarthria, dysphagia, bedside swallow evaluation, and MBS (conducting & interpreting)
• Experience with tracheostomy and laryngectomy care and adult oncology populations preferred
• Comfortable with EPIC documentation and point-of-service charting
• Willingness to complete the orientation block and jump into a hybrid inpatient/outpatient role

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in dysphagia management and swallowing exams (Bedside, MBS; FEES preferred)
• Strong voice and resonance assessment and treatment skills
• Skilled in cognitive and language assessment and rehabilitation for adults
• Familiarity with international dysphagia diet modifications and diet order recommendations
• Ability to use assessment tools like BAE and WAB (preferred)
• Knowledge of documentation, SLP evaluation coding, and Medicare/Medicaid billing basics (preferred)
• Comfortable educating patients/families and working within interdisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Supportive, collaborative interdisciplinary team that values your expertise and growth
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
• Comprehensive onboarding with a structured orientation (~80 hours) and hands-on floor time
• Opportunity to work with advanced clinical cases (head & neck oncology, MBS, trach/laryngectomy) for professional growth
• Travel support and local resource guidance to help you settle in quickly
• Flexible scheduling with predictable daytime hours — great for life outside work
• Access to continued learning and skill development in oncology-focused SLP care

Travel Perks: Explore Zion, IL

Explore the Lake Michigan shoreline and Illinois Beach State Park right near Zion for beach walks, birdwatching, and scenic trails. Enjoy local dining and small-town charm in nearby Waukegan, or take a short drive to downtown Chicago for world-class museums, theater, restaurants, and weekend adventures. Milwaukee is also an easy drive for brewery tours and lakefront fun — plenty of options for quick weekend getaways when you're off shift.

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