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Job description
Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care in a corrections setting
Travel temporary assignment in Mount Olive, North Carolina, United States. The start date is November 30, 2026, and the assignment runs for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,143 to $2,290, with guaranteed hours of 35 per week. The shift is 5 days per week, typically 08:00 to 16:30, aligning with a standard daytime schedule.
Key Highlights
Weekly pay: $2,143-$2,290 per week
Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
Contract duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00-16:30
Start date: November 30, 2026
Setting: Corrections
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive assessments of speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, fluency, and swallowing as referrals arise
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans aimed at improving communication and swallowing function
Deliver direct therapy to individuals and small groups, adapting approaches to the correctional setting and patient needs
Document evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and outcomes in the patient record; ensure accuracy and timely updates
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including nursing, medical staff, mental health, and social services to coordinate patient care
Adhere to facility policies on privacy, safety, infection control, and security; participate in care planning meetings as needed
Assist with discharge planning and referrals to appropriate services when clinically indicated
Requirements
Active Speech-Language Pathologist license (state-specific licensure requirements apply)
Relevant experience in acute care or correctional settings is preferred
Ability to work effectively within a correctional facility environment and follow established policies
Strong communication and documentation skills; proficient with electronic medical records
Ability to meet the guaranteed hours and shift requirements
U.S. work authorization
Benefits and Support
Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
Weekly pay: $2,143-$2,290 per week
Contract length: 13 weeks
Travel assignment with ongoing organizational support
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Worksite address
mount olive, NC, 28365, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.