Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist
Brownwood, TX
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Outpatient Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) travel assignment in Brownwood, TX — 13-week contract; pediatric to geriatric dysphagia and outpatient speech therapy.

Join a dynamic outpatient speech therapy team in Brownwood, Texas (zip 76801) for a rewarding travel SLP job. Brownwood offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere, parks, and easy access to the Texas Hill Country — ideal for travel speech pathologist assignments.

Job Details

• Location: Brownwood, TX (76801) — Travel SLP assignment
• Setting: Outpatient speech therapy clinic / outpatient SLP
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
• Shift: Day shifts, 8 hours (09:00 – 17:00), Monday–Friday
• Hours per Week: 40
• Patient Age Groups: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Daily Census: 6–8 patients (typical outpatient speech therapy caseload)

Compensation

• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2,130–$2,280 per week (based on experience and qualifications)

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• License to practice Speech-Language Pathology in the state of Texas or eligibility for licensure (pending license OK)
• Current CPR certification
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an SLP with lifespan experience (pediatrics through geriatrics)
• Experience conducting and interpreting modified barium swallow (MBS) studies
• Previous charge experience required
• Experience with electronic charting systems; Altera experience preferred
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Ability to complete facility drug screen upon arrival (including marijuana)

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients across the lifespan with speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders
• Conduct and interpret modified barium swallow (MBS) studies and FEES
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and measurable goals
• Provide dysphagia therapy, including use of VitalStim and Frazier Free Water Protocol where appropriate
• Implement and monitor use of communication and airway devices, including Passy Muir valves
• Educate patients, caregivers, and families on communication strategies and swallowing safety
• Document assessments, treatments, and progress accurately in the charting system
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (PT, OT, nursing, physicians) for optimal patient outcomes
• Participate in discharge planning, reassessments, and quality improvement initiatives

Why This Travel SLP Opportunity

• Hands-on outpatient SLP experience treating a wide age range from pediatric to geriatric patients
• Opportunity to strengthen skills in dysphagia, MBS/FEES, and advanced swallowing protocols
• Work with a supportive outpatient therapy team in a welcoming Texas community
• Ideal for travel speech pathologists seeking short-term contracts in Texas SLP jobs

If you are passionate about improving communication and swallowing outcomes and enjoy working in a friendly, collaborative environment, apply now to join our outpatient SLP team in Brownwood, TX. Apply now and advance your career with this travel speech-language pathology job!

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