<p>A 26-week travel contract for a licensed Speech Language Pathologist is open at a behavioral health facility in Terrell, TX. The role centers on comprehensive swallowing assessment and dysphagia management within an inpatient behavioral health setting, with a standard daytime schedule and a competitive hourly rate of $64. This is a strong fit for an SLP with established clinical independence who wants a defined-length engagement with full travel support.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Pay rate: $64 per hour</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends provided</li> <li>Extensive housing network with corporate discounts for those who prefer agency-arranged accommodations</li> <li>Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Referral bonuses available</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance team to support Texas TDLR credentialing</li> <li>24/7 team support throughout the assignment</li> <li>Rewards and recognition program</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>26-week contract engagement at a behavioral health facility in Terrell, TX</li> <li>Daytime schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM</li> <li>Clinical focus on swallowing assessment: comprehensive history-taking, physical examination, direct patient observation, and diagnosis formulation</li> <li>Collaborative treatment model — SLP works directly with attending physicians and the broader interdisciplinary treatment team to establish and adjust individualized care plans</li> <li>Ongoing patient re-evaluation with treatment plan modifications aligned to physician goals and orders</li> <li>Documentation responsibilities include clear, concise medical record entries with appropriate frequency relative to patient acuity, internal referrals, and outside provider referrals</li> <li>Compliance with HHSC documentation timeframes, Joint Commission guidelines, CMS Standards, TSH Policy and Directives, and HHSC Standards, Rules, and Directives</li> <li>Participation in monitoring and maintaining facility Standard Operating Procedures to meet accreditation standards</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per Texas state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, active, and unrestricted Speech Language Pathology license issued by the State of Texas through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)</li> <li>Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in Speech Language Pathology</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association</li> <li>Proficiency in dysphagia evaluation and swallowing assessment in a clinical inpatient setting</li> <li>Familiarity with behavioral health patient populations and associated documentation standards preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Terrell is a small city located approximately 30 miles east of Dallas along US-80, offering easy access to the full amenities of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex while maintaining a quieter, lower cost-of-living lifestyle. The area features a tight-knit community feel, affordable housing, and proximity to Lake Tawakoni — a popular destination for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation. For travel clinicians, the location provides a manageable base with urban conveniences close at hand.</p>