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Laconia, New Hampshire

Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Speech-Language Pathologist 8.3 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsContract

Listed compensation

$111k-$118k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Care, located in Laconia, New Hampshire, starting 11/02/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment. Weekly pay ranges from $2,140 to $2,268, with guaranteed hours of 35 per week. Shift is days, 08:00–16:30, five days per week. Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (acute care focus). This is a travel - temporary assignment supported by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights

  • Weekly pay: $2,140 – $2,268 per week
  • Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
  • Contract duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 08:00–16:30, five days per week
  • Start date: 11/02/2026
  • Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive speech-language pathology evaluations and provide ongoing therapy for patients in the skilled nursing setting, addressing communication and swallowing disorders.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans; document progress in the patient record.
  • Perform bedside swallow evaluations, manage dysphagia, and screen for aspiration risk; coordinate with nursing staff and dietitians.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support discharge planning and patient goals; communicate with families as appropriate.
  • Monitor patient response to therapy, adjust goals and frequency as needed, and prepare progress notes and reports.

Requirements

  • Active NH state license as a Speech-Language Pathologist or eligibility to obtain licensure
  • Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
  • 1+ year of experience in speech-language pathology is preferred, with exposure to acute care or skilled nursing settings recommended
  • Ability to work a 35-hour week in a day shift (08:00–16:30) and adapt to facility guidelines
  • Proficiency with documentation in an electronic medical record and clinical charting
  • Willingness to participate in a travel assignment and travel to the assignment location

Benefits and Support

  • Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment
  • 24/7 travel support and assistance for travelers
  • Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate start
  • Access to a network of travel opportunities through Healthforce Healthcare LLC

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Pay Disclaimer Rule

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Dysphagia managementTreatment planningAspiration risk screeningMultidisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job at Healthforce a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,907 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 57% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k in an average-cost state. 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$115k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 15 employers

10
<$100k
3
$100k-120k
1
$138k
8
$140k-160k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
33%
Relocation assistance
29%
Sign-on bonus
19%
Loan repayment
19%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 8.3
Among the best 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,907 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
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Benefits & Perks

Dedicated Recruiter Support
24/7 Travel Support
Credentialing Assistance
Onboarding Assistance

Living in Laconia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$506k
Typical market rent
$1,886/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.