Speech-Language Pathologist, Outpatient Neurological Rehab
Manchester, New Hampshire
Elliot Hospital

Job Opportunity: SLP Outpatient

Location: Manchester, New Hampshire
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide outpatient rehabilitation therapy as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
• Treat adult neurological speech diagnoses, including dysphagia, voice, and cognition
• Adult SLP outpatient rehab experience required

Schedule Options

• Option 1:

  • Monday/Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday/Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• Option 2:

  • Monday/Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday/Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Required Qualifications

• Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in New Hampshire
• Experience working with adult patients
• Experience in an outpatient setting
• Experience treating adult neurological speech diagnoses
• Experience treating dysphagia
• Experience treating voice

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start including:

  • Social Security verification
  • National sex offender registry
  • National and state criminal searches (excluding NH counties; NH State Police search required)
  • Education verification (high school acceptable for CNAs)
  • Motor vehicle background check if driving to patient homes (for applicable roles)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• SSA release and state-specific releases (NH and MA if applicable) required
• Employment application, skills checklist, and two professional references (one from a supervisor) required
• Annual internal evaluation required for travelers with 1+ year tenure

Facility-Specific Documents

• Passport-style photo (JPEG) for badge
• Proof of auto insurance if driving to patient homes (Home Health/Hospice roles)
• Compliance attestation completed by recruiter or agency representative
• Immunization exemption forms (medical and religious) must be completed and approved if applicable
• Hepatitis B waiver required if declining vaccine

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• Candidates cannot start with pending drug screens or background checks (except NH county searches which are not required)
• Flu vaccination required annually between October 31 and April 1; exemptions require documentation and approval
• Candidates starting before October 1 may receive flu vaccine onsite
• Pass/fail testing for dysrhythmia/EKG required for some units; remediation and retake policies apply
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification may be required/preferred depending on unit
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification may be required/preferred depending on unit
• Medication and competency exams required for internal purposes

This position is ideal for experienced adult outpatient SLPs with neurological rehab expertise seeking a 13-week travel contract in New Hampshire with flexible 4- or 5-day schedules.