About This Position
Join Quick2Hire as a Travel Speech Language Pathologist in Chewelah, WA, for a 13-week contract supporting patient care in an acute care setting. This day-shift opportunity offers a consistent schedule and the chance to use a broad range of rehabilitation skills across diverse patient populations.
Position Details
- Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
- Unit: Acute Care PT
- Location: Chewelah, WA
- Employment type: Travel/Contract
- Schedule: Day shift, 3x8 hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Start date: October 19, 2026
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
Responsibilities
- Provide rehabilitation services and patient-centered clinical support within the assigned care setting.
- Complete evaluations, assessments, treatment planning, progress documentation, and discharge documentation as appropriate.
- Support safe mobility, functional activity, patient education, and coordination of care.
- Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate relevant changes to the care team.
- Manage daily treatment responsibilities effectively while maintaining accurate, timely documentation.
Requirements
- Washington license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Epic charting experience is preferred.
- Work settings: Acute Care; Long Term Acute Care (LTAC); Outpatient Clinic; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).
- Assessment: Adaptive Devices; AROM/AAROM/PROM; Arousal and Attention; Assistive Devices; Body Mechanics; Identifying Environmental Barriers; Pain assessment; Sensory response; Skin integrity; Strength testing; Vital Sign monitoring.
- Orthopedics: Ankle sprains; Biofeedback; Cervicalgia; Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD); Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD); Elbow injuries/tendinopathy; Extremity Mobilization; Frozen shoulder; Functional capacity examination (FCE); Gait training; Hand injuries/tendinopathy; Hip fractures/injuries; Knee injuries/tendinopathy; LE Amputations; Low back pain; Lumbar Traction; McKenzie; Myofascial Release; Osteoarthritis; Post op cervical surgery; Post op shoulder repair; Post op spinal surgery; Prosthetic training; Rheumatoid Arthritis; Sciatica; Spinal Conditions; Spinal mobilization; Taping; Temporomandibular Joint Disease (TMJ); Total hip replacement; Total knee replacement.
- Documentation: Assessment; Discharge; Evaluation; Plan of Care; Short Term Goals; Time Management.
- Equipment and devices: Bed alarms; Call lights; Compression devices for lymphedema; Crutches; Gait belt; Hospital beds/Specialty Beds; Hoyer lift; Lower extremity prosthetics; Rolling Walker; Sit to stand lift; Sliding boards; Standard Walker; Supplemental oxygen delivery.
- Specialty and patient populations: Cardiopulmonary; Geriatrics; Neurology; Orthopedics; Vestibular.
- Modalities: Cervical Traction; Lumbar Traction.
- Neurologic care: Cognitive disorders; Concussion; Dementia/Alzheimer’s; Multiple Sclerosis; Muscular dystrophy; Nerve Palsy; Parkinson’s disease; Post Stroke Rehabilitation; Spinal cord injury; Traumatic Brain injury.
Compensation & Why Quick2Hire
This Chewelah, WA contract pays $56.00 to $67.00 per hour, with 36 guaranteed hours per week. Quick2Hire is your staffing partner, providing a dedicated recruiter throughout the assignment and reliable weekly pay. Quick2Hire also offers per diem shifts for clinicians seeking extra flexibility. Apply through the job board today.
This healthcare facility is a cornerstone of medical excellence in the region, offering a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the diverse needs of the community. With a focus on patient-centered care, the facility provides primary care, urgent care, and specialized services such as cardiopulmonary testing, diagnostic imaging, and a state-of-the-art birthing center. The facility's commitment to compassionate care is evident in its extensive behavioral health and chemical dependency programs, ensuring holistic support for patients. Additionally, the presence of the Otto Klein Cancer Center and a robust orthopedics department highlights its dedication to specialized and advanced medical treatments.
Located in the picturesque town of Polson, MT, the facility serves a vibrant community nestled along the shores of Flathead Lake. This location offers healthcare professionals the unique opportunity to work in a serene environment that balances professional growth with quality of life. The facility is part of a not-for-profit Catholic health care ministry, emphasizing its mission to provide accessible, high-quality care while fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. With a commitment to innovation and community well-being, this healthcare facility is an ideal place for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of Montana.
Experience
- At least 1 year of experience.
- Travel experience is not required.
