Travel Speech-Language Pathologist contract role with Jackson Therapy Partners supporting patients with communication and swallowing disorders in skilled nursing facility settings. You’ll work a 13-week days assignment on a split-site schedule between Ephrata and a nearby sister facility, starting ASAP. Standout perk: travel contract opportunity to explore a new area while on assignment.
- 13-week travel assignment
- Days shift schedule
- Split-site schedule by day
Minimum Requirements
Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited educational program.
Completed Clinical Fellowship Year and current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA.
Active Pennsylvania SLP state license required to start the assignment.
BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
Experience working in skilled nursing facility settings preferred.
Experience with dysphagia management, instrumental assessments (FEES or MBS) preferred.
Ability to support split-site schedule: 3 days per week in Ephrata location and 2 days per week in the nearby sister facility. The split will not require splitting a single day.
Must provide an up-to-date resume to be considered for the role.
Preferred: prior travel SLP experience and familiarity with electronic medical record documentation in SNF settings.
Assignment Details
Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
Shift Name: Days.
Assignment Length: 13 weeks.
Schedule: Split-site arrangement with three days per week in Ephrata and two days per week in the nearby sister facility. Splitting will occur by day, not within a single day.
Start: ASAP.
Location HighlightsDiscover Ephrata, PA, within easy reach of outdoor and cultural attractions. Ephrata is approximately 18 miles from Lancaster city center and about 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia, offering a suburban lifestyle with access to urban amenities. The area is near the Susquehanna River and within roughly an hour's drive of Hersheypark and the Appalachian Trail access points, providing recreational and family-friendly options. Visitors and residents may explore historic sites such as the Ephrata Cloister and the Lancaster Central Market, both highlighting regional heritage and local food scenes. The region supports a quiet, small-town lifestyle with commuter access via PA Route 272 and nearby I-76 providing connections to larger metropolitan areas.
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