Travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Speech Language Pathologist
Abilene, TX
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs
$2,232/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingSkilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Pay
Description
Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel SLP and use your skills where they’re needed most. You’ll help patients improve communication and swallowing disorders while exploring a new part of the country. Apply today and a recruiter will reach out with more details.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited educational program.
- Completed Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA.
- Active Texas state license is required to start the assignment.
- BLS Certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
- Experience working in skilled nursing facility and long-term care (Part B) environments preferred.
- Familiarity with Net Health (formerly Rehab Optima) and PointClickCare (PCC) preferred.
- Ability to meet a productivity requirement of 90%.
- Ability to manage a caseload of approximately 12–14 patients per day preferred.
- Dress code: navy blue scrubs while on shift.
Assignment Details
- Facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
- Shift: Days.
- Schedule: 5x8s.
- Therapy setting: Provides both skilled nursing and long-term care (Part B) therapy services.
- Electronic health record systems used: Net Health (formerly Rehab Optima) and PointClickCare (PCC).
Location Highlights
Abilene, TX offers a mix of cultural attractions and outdoor recreation within short drives. The Abilene Zoo and the Grace Museum are located in the city center, both within a 10–15 minute drive from central neighborhoods, supporting an urban-suburban lifestyle. Abilene is about 90 miles west of Fort Worth and roughly 170 miles from Amarillo, providing regional highway access for weekend travel. Nearby Lake Fort Phantom Hill is within a 15–20 minute drive for boating and fishing, and Abilene State Park lies about 20 miles southwest, offering hiking and camping opportunities for an outdoor lifestyle. The city hosts annual cultural events such as the West Texas Fair & Rodeo and features multiple public transit routes and regional airport connections for convenient travel.
Benefits Designed for Travelers
We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.
- Weekly, on-time pay.
- Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
- 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
- Competitive referral bonuses.
- 100% paid housing available.
- Travel and license reimbursement.
Impacting Patient Care Nationwide
Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a Traveling SLP and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.
EEO Statement
Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.
Employer
Jackson Therapy Partners
1 nurse recommends working with Jackson Therapy Partners
Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.
About Abilene, TX
As a Travel Speech Language Pathologist in Abilene, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Abilene is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for money.
- Abilene experiences hot summers with average highs around 95°F and mild winters with average lows around 33°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Abilene, providing convenience for travel nurses.
- Abilene is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Abilene has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of medical facilities and healthcare opportunities.
- Abilene offers a variety of activities including dining at Tex-Mex and Texas-style BBQ restaurants, exploring historical sites like Frontier Texas and Buffalo Gap Historic Village, visiting the Abilene Zoo, playing golf at outstanding courses, and enjoying the outdoors at places like Fort Phantom Hill.
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