Location: Detroit, MI

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 05-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $46 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 and evaluate patients' communication and swallowing function using evidence-based approaches
• Develop individualized treatment plans that are meaningful and measurable
• Provide skilled speech-language therapy interventions and adjust care based on patient progress
• Document clinical findings, plans, and outcomes clearly and timely in the medical record
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on strategies to support communication and safe swallowing
• Maintain professional standards by completing required competency exams and agency checklists
• Participate in department meetings and contribute to quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Active ASHA certification (CCC-SLP)
• Current Michigan speech license (required)
• BLS and ACLS certifications (current)
• Valid driver’s license with photo ID
• Successful background check and drug screening
• Completion of required agency paperwork and exams (Prime Core Competencies, Skills Checklist, Specialty Exam)
• Up-to-date immunizations and TB test records, and ability to provide health attestations
• Relevant clinical experience in adult or pediatric settings preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of speech-language pathology assessment and therapy techniques
• Skilled in dysphagia evaluation and management
• Comfortable with clinical documentation and following facility EMR workflows
• Excellent communication and family-centered education skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• Familiarity with infection control, clinical safety, and credentialing processes
• Preparedness to complete Prime competency exams and agency-specific checklists

Benefits

• Supportive travel assignment that helps you grow professionally while exploring a new city
• Comprehensive onboarding and credentialing support to get you started quickly
• Licensure assistance and help with paperwork related to Michigan and ASHA requirements
• Professional development encouragement — complete your Prime exams and competencies with support
• Paid time for required trainings and certifications so you can stay current
• A collaborative clinical team that values your expertise and input
• Flexible scheduling conversations to help balance work and life
• Access to local resources and a dedicated recruiter who helps with logistics

Travel Perks: Explore Detroit, MI

This travel assignment places you in Detroit — a vibrant city with plenty to explore on your days off. Visit the Motown Museum for music history, or spend an afternoon at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Stroll the RiverWalk, relax on Belle Isle, and explore the bustling Eastern Market for fresh food and local finds. History buffs can take a short trip to the Henry Ford Museum in nearby Dearborn. Sports fans will appreciate Pistons, Tigers, and Red Wings events depending on the season. For quick weekend getaways, Ann Arbor is an easy drive for a lively college-town scene, and Windsor, Ontario is just across the river for an international touch.

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