Location: Metamora, IL

Start Date: 02-09-2026

End Date: 05-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift (exact start/end times not provided in posting) — daytime hours, typical weekday schedule; shift type: day

Hours per Week: 32

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

• Evaluate, plan and deliver skilled speech-language pathology services for residents in a skilled nursing facility
• Provide individualized treatment plans addressing communication, cognition and swallowing disorders
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy and medical staff to integrate SLP goals into resident care
• Document progress clearly and timely in accordance with facility and regulatory standards
• Educate residents, families and staff on strategies to support communication and safe swallowing
• Participate in team meetings, discharge planning and transitions of care to ensure continuity

Qualifications

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) — reflected in the job title
• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent graduate training
• State licensure in Illinois or ability to obtain licensure (facility will verify requirements)
• Comfort working in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) environment
• Strong clinical documentation skills and familiarity with therapy reporting requirements
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills — residents and colleagues appreciate a collaborative clinician
• New graduates encouraged to apply — experience level: any

Education

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology preferred; graduate-level training required for CCC-SLP eligibility
• ASHA CCC-SLP credential (as noted in title)

Knowledge & Skills

• Assessment and treatment of dysphagia and swallowing disorders
• Cognitive-communication evaluation and intervention
• Skilled SNF documentation and progress note proficiency
• Knowledge of evidence-based SLP interventions across adult populations
• Ability to train and educate caregivers and interdisciplinary team members
• Time management and caseload prioritization in a post-acute setting

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused
• Housing support for contract clinicians to make your stay comfortable and convenient
• Travel reimbursement so your commute is one less thing to worry about
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you stay current and mobile
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• 401(k) retirement savings options for long-term planning
• Referral bonus program — tell a friend, earn a thanks
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your skills and ideas

Travel Perks: Explore Metamora, IL

Metamora offers a charming small-town vibe with easy access to outdoor activities and nearby city amenities. Enjoy scenic drives and local walking trails, explore nearby parks and waterways, and take short trips to the Peoria area for museums, dining and riverfront recreation. Local festivals and community events provide a friendly atmosphere after a day of great patient care.

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