Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - $2,505 per week in Rockford, IL

Speech Language Pathologist
Location: Rockford, IL
Agency: Towne U.S. LLC
Pay: $2,566 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/5/2026

About the Position

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Towne U.S. LLC to find a qualified Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Rockford, Illinois, 61103!

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)  

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate  Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)  to join a collaborative therapy team within a skilled nursing facility. This role focuses on providing high-quality rehabilitation services to short-term rehab patients and long-term residents, helping them improve communication, cognition, and swallowing function.  

The SLP will evaluate, treat, and  monitor  patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and dysphagia needs, implementing individualized plans of care under evidence-based guidelines. Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and teamwork are essential to ensure positive patient outcomes.  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Perform comprehensive evaluations for speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing deficits  

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans under the supervision of facility guidelines  

• Provide skilled therapy for residents with neurological, cognitive, or swallowing impairments  

• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on strategies to improve communication and safe swallowing  

• Monitor patient progress and communicate updates to the interdisciplinary team  

• Accurately document evaluations, treatment sessions, and progress notes in EMR  

• Collaborate with PT, OT, nursing, and case management to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care  

• Maintain productivity while delivering high-quality rehabilitation services  

Ideal Candidate:  

• Active SLP license in practicing state  

• SNF or geriatric rehabilitation experience preferred  

• Strong clinical reasoning and documentation skills  

• Comfortable managing both short-term rehab and long-term resident caseloads  

This is an excellent opportunity for an SLP who is passionate about geriatric rehabilitation, enjoys making measurable functional improvements, and thrives in a supportive, team-oriented environment.  

About Towne U.S. LLC

Towne U.S. is a proud member of the Towne Family of Companies, which has been building community and opportunity since 1991. Born from a commitment to people-first values, Towne U.S. extends the Towne legacy into the world of healthcare staffing—specializing in placing travel physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and allied professionals across the United States.

With a foundation rooted in over three decades of operational excellence and service, Towne U.S. brings a uniquely personal approach to travel healthcare. Each provider is supported by a dedicated Journey Advisor, ensuring transparency, trust, and tailored guidance throughout every assignment.

Our mission is simple: connect passionate professionals with life-changing opportunities—while being radically transparent every step of the way. As part of the Towne Family, we inherit a deep tradition of integrity, compassion, and operational excellence, and we strive to embody those values in everything we do.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• SLP

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