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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Apr 27, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist with 2+ years of experience for a 13-week home health and SNF travel contract covering multiple locations in Nebraska.
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Coverage split across SNF and home health settings in Grand Island, Hastings, and Kearney, Nebraska
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Home health caseload accounts for approximately 2–3 days per week in each coverage area
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Geriatric patient population across SNF and home health settings
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SNF productivity expectation is 82% (evaluation, group, and concurrent time counted in full); HH productivity expectation is 90%, inclusive of drive time and documentation
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EMR systems used are Net Health and HCHB
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8-hour day shifts; standard schedule is Monday–Friday with flexibility for shifted schedules such as Tuesday–Saturday or Sunday–Thursday
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Mileage and drive time are compensated between locations and from patient to patient in home health
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Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are subject to local pay rates
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Minimum 2 years of experience as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
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Completion of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program
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Current state licensure for the state of practice required, if applicable
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Current BLS certification required
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Experience in a rehabilitation or geriatrics setting preferred
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
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Must be at least 18 years of age
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Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
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New graduates will be considered — a therapy supervisor is onsite, and a clinical specialist and director are also available for support
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Responsibilities include administering therapeutic interventions, assessing client needs, and developing individualized plans of care
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Documents clinical observations and services provided, notifies physicians of changes, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team
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Trains clients, family members, and staff on therapeutic interventions and equipment
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Follows infection control, safety standards, and appropriate bag techniques during home health visits
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Coverage in Kearney is temporary while a staff SLP is on maternity leave; upon her return, the assignment will shift fully to the Grand Island and Hastings SNF and HH locations
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Scrubs or appropriate clinical attire expected; noise level in the work environment is generally moderate
