Location: Albuquerque, NM

Start Date: 12-01-2025

End Date: 03-02-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts (typical work hours: days). Specific start/end times not provided; schedule is facility-determined (commonly Monday–Friday day coverage)

Hours per Week: 36

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 comprehensive speech-language evaluations to identify patient needs
• Provide daily direct treatment to residents, tailoring plans to individual goals
• Manage timely and thorough discharges and transition recommendations
• Collaborate with nursing and therapy colleagues to optimize patient outcomes
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and on time
• Meet facility productivity expectations and follow CRG policies and procedures
• Be present onsite to receive guaranteed hours and participate in team activities
• Uphold facility standards including dress code and professional conduct

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of SLP experience as noted in the posting
• Prior SNF experience strongly preferred
• Active SLP credentials and any required state licensure or certifications
• Strong documentation skills and ability to meet productivity expectations (90% productivity noted)
• Comfort working onsite full-time at the facility and following facility policies
• Professional presentation consistent with dress code (black scrubs required)

Education

• Not specified

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) practice and regulations
• Speech-language evaluation and treatment planning
• Safe, effective treatment approaches for inpatient/long-term care populations
• Discharge planning and interdisciplinary coordination
• Clinical documentation best practices
• Time management and caseload prioritization
• Clear communication with residents, families, and team members

Benefits

• Supportive therapy team where your skills are valued and celebrated
• Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship
• Flexible scheduling conversations to help maintain work-life balance
• Clear policies and predictable guarantees when onsite
• Practical onboarding and orientation with experienced staff
• A respectful workplace that prioritizes patient-centered care
• Assistance with credentialing expectations and documentation guidance
• A welcoming facility culture with collaborative interdisciplinary teams

Travel Perks: Explore Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque is a scenic and culturally rich base for your contract. Enjoy Old Town Albuquerque with its historic plaza, galleries, and authentic New Mexican cuisine. Take the Sandia Peak Tramway for panoramic mountain views and hiking, or explore Petroglyph National Monument for unique geological and cultural sites. The Rio Grande corridor and Paseo del Bosque Trail offer riverside walking and biking. For a touch of local color, the city hosts world-class events and museums, and you can sample Southwestern flavors at neighborhood eateries on your days off.

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