Location: Spokane, Washington

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 06-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Typically Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Day shift); weekend coverage approximately one weekend every 6 weeks

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $57 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

• Evaluate and treat adults across the rehab continuum with evidence-based speech-language interventions
• Conduct bedside swallow evaluations and lead modified barium swallow studies when indicated
• Manage trach/vent patients and implement Passy Muir valve protocols to support weaning and communication
• Develop and implement augmentative and alternative communication plans and adaptive equipment recommendations
• Provide patient and family education to improve carryover and functional outcomes
• Document thoroughly and efficiently in Epic to support continuity of care and billing/documentation needs
• Collaborate with PT/OT, nursing, social services and interdisciplinary teams on individualized care plans
• Perform standardized and functional assessments (ALPS, WAB, BIMS, etc.) and use results to guide treatment and discharge planning

Qualifications

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) — required
• Minimum 1 year of clinical SLP experience
• Experience with acute care and rehabilitation populations preferred
• Comfortable charting in Epic (charting system required)
• BLS certification preferred
• Skills in dysphagia management, bedside swallow evaluation, and conducting MBSS
• Experience with trach/vent care and Passy Muir valves
• Flexible team player willing to float between units and cover one weekend every 6 weeks

Knowledge & Skills

• Dysphagia evaluation and management (bedside and instrumental)
• Modified barium swallow study experience
• Augmentative and alternative communication strategies and devices
• Voice and resonance assessment, acoustic analysis, nasoendoscopy and videostroboscopy familiarity
• Use of standardized tools: ALPS, WAB, BIMS, BAE, CADL, CELF, CPS, NOMS, PICA, Rossetti
• Skilled patient/family education and discharge planning
• Strong documentation skills in Epic and clinical billing/documentation awareness
• Interdisciplinary collaboration in a rehabilitation hospital setting

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your contract comfortable and stress-free
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options so you can stay healthy on and off the clock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and basic protection for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge and explore the region
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you maintain credentials
• Travel reimbursement and relocation support so the move is smooth
• Referral bonus program—bring a friend, earn rewards
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise and professional growth

Travel Perks: Explore Spokane, Washington

Explore Spokane’s scenic Riverfront Park and the spectacular Spokane Falls right downtown. Hike or bike the Centennial Trail, stroll through Manito Park’s beautiful gardens, or check out local cafes, craft breweries, and a lively arts scene. For weekend getaways, drive to Lake Coeur d'Alene for boating and waterfront dining or hit the slopes at nearby Mount Spokane and regional resorts. Museums, farmers markets, and seasonal festivals make Spokane a great home base between shifts.

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