Join our team as a travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in Branford, CT at a skilled nursing facility. You will provide evaluation and treatment for communication and swallowing disorders in a post-acute, long-term care setting. 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, or equivalent experience per state requirements.
- Active Connecticut SLP license required to start the assignment.
- BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
- Minimum 1 year of professional experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting.
- Experience achieving productivity expectations; client requires approximately 90% productivity after two weeks.
- Willingness to complete Connecticut fingerprinting/background requirements prior to start.
- Preferred: Experience with dysphagia management and documentation in an SNF electronic medical record.
Assignment Details
- Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
- Shift: Days.
- Shift Days: Monday through Friday.
- Shift Hours: 08:30–16:30.
- Guaranteed Hours: 35 hours per week.
- Contract Length: 14 weeks.
- Productivity Expectation: 90% productivity after two weeks.
Location Highlights
Branford, CT offers coastal living with nearby outdoor and cultural options. Shoreline Village Green and Branford Point are local waterfront areas within the town, with beaches and marinas approximately 0–10 minutes from downtown for coastal recreation. The town is 10–15 miles from New Haven, home to Yale University and museums such as the Yale Peabody Museum, providing urban cultural amenities and regional rail connections. Guilford and Stony Creek are nearby neighborhoods featuring hiking and boating opportunities along Long Island Sound and within a 10–25 minute drive to state parks like Hammonasset Beach State Park and Bluff Point State Park for seaside trails and fishing. The area fits a suburban coastal lifestyle with convenient access to commuter rail lines and Interstate 95 for regional travel.
Benefits Designed for Travelers
We offer a comprehensive benefits package beginning on assignment. Benefits include weekly pay, medical benefits options, 401k matching, 24/7 recruiter support, referral bonuses, paid housing options, and travel and license reimbursement.
Impacting Patient Care
Provide skilled, patient-focused SLP services in a SNF environment. Maintain professional documentation, collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, and deliver evidence-based care to improve patient outcomes.
EEO Statement
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.
