Travel Contract

Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient Rehabilitation
Plano, TX
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,875/week

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Overview

Start Date11/02/2026
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,875/week

Benefits

401k retirement plan
Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary
Speech Language Pathologist (Inpatient) in the inpatient rehabilitation and acute care hospital setting. The role involves providing specialized speech therapy services to patients in a Level 1 Trauma facility, focusing on inpatient rehabilitation and acute care. This position offers an opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team at a busy 600-bed hospital.

Job Details

Position Description: Responsible for delivering speech therapy treatments, including modified barium swallow studies in radiology, to patients within inpatient rehabilitation and acute care units. The facility has 27 full-time speech therapy staff and utilizes Meditech electronic medical records.
Required Qualifications: Valid speech-language pathologist license; at least 1 year of experience in acute care and/or inpatient rehabilitation settings; familiarity with performing modified barium swallow studies; availability for day shifts with 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week; no specific location requirement.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with trauma patients and proficiency in advanced swallow assessments is highly desirable. Candidates with outpatient, skilled nursing, pediatrics, or school-based backgrounds will not be considered.
Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week.
Additional Information: Candidates should demonstrate flexibility, accountability, and a positive attitude to thrive in this environment. No on-call, floating, or weekend rotation requirements.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1331448. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: SP - SLP IP Speech Language Pathologist Inpatient.

Employer

Cross Country Allied

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About

You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.

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About Plano, TX

As a Travel Speech Language Pathologist in Plano, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Plano is slightly higher than the national average, especially in terms of housing.
However, the wages in Plano generally match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

The average high in summer is around 94°F, and the average low in winter is around 34°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are fairly easy to find in Plano, with a variety of options available for travel nurses.

Transportation

Plano is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
Public transportation options include buses and a light rail system connecting to Dallas.

Demographics

Plano is a diverse city with a wide age range.
Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in Plano.

Things to Do

Plano offers a wide range of activities including world-class shopping, dining, museums, recreational opportunities, historic downtown with unique shops, street events, seasonal activities, art festivals, and the colorful Plano Balloon Festival.

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