Location: Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania

Start Date: 03-16-2026

End Date: 06-15-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Sunday-Saturday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (day)

Hours per Week: 35

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 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

• Conduct thorough speech, language and swallowing assessments to identify patient needs
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals that improve communication and safety
• Deliver skilled therapy interventions across cognitive-communication and dysphagia areas
• Document progress and treatment outcomes clearly and timely in the facility electronic records
• Collaborate with nursing, PT/OT and families to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care
• Educate patients and caregivers on home strategies, adaptive equipment and discharge planning
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to quality improvement efforts

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania license as a Speech-Language Pathologist required
• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent professional credential
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred or in progress
• Current CPR/BLS certification preferred
• Prior experience in skilled nursing, inpatient rehab or medical-surgical settings is a plus
• Strong documentation skills and familiarity with clinical outcome measures

Education

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in evaluation and treatment of dysphagia and safe swallowing protocols
• Proficient with speech, language and cognitive-communication therapy approaches
• Strong goal writing, clinical reasoning and progress-tracking abilities
• Comfortable collaborating across disciplines and coaching caregivers
• Familiarity with electronic health record documentation and regulatory requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication with patients and care teams

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your short-term move easy
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options so you can focus on patients, not paperwork
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay compliant and ready to work
• Flexible scheduling support and reliable shift coverage from a dedicated coordinator
• Paid time off options to recharge between assignments
• Professional development support and access to continuing education resources
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your expertise and clinical judgment
• Streamlined credentialing and onboarding so you can start treating patients quickly

Travel Perks: Explore Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania

Jersey Shore, PA sits along the Susquehanna River with easy access to outdoor pursuits like fishing, kayaking and scenic riverside walks. Nearby Williamsport features the Little League World Series Museum and a charming downtown with local dining and farmers markets. For weekend escapes you can explore Loyalsock State Forest, Pine Creek Rail Trail and other state parks for hiking and nature viewing—great for recharging between shifts.

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