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SLP Acute (Days)

Four Corners region, New Mexico · Posted Oct 16, 2026 · Job ID LB-1014

An acute care hospital in the Four Corners region, New Mexico is hiring a SLP Acute (Days). This is a placement managed by Lela Boom Consulting Group.

About the role

Working within a rehabilitation department that provides seven-day-a-week acute care services, the SLP evaluates and treats adults and geriatric patients presenting with dysphagia, aphasia, dysarthria, and cognitive-communication disorders. The position involves Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS) and critical care-level assessment, with a typical caseload of 8–12 patients per day depending on referrals and hours worked. Documentation is completed in Cerner. The SLP reports to the Site Coordinator and the SLP Coordinator.

What you need

• Education as required by the New Mexico State Licensing Board
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist, with at least 2 years of acute care experience required
• Acute and critical care experience including MBSS strongly preferred
• BLS certification required
• New Mexico licensure or Compact licensure required; candidates who do not yet hold New Mexico or Compact licensure must obtain prior to start

Schedule

Day shift, hours to be determined with an unpaid 30-minute lunch break (12:30–13:00); days vary as the acute rehabilitation department operates seven days per week.

Pay and benefits

$35.74 - $44.68/hr plus $2 sign-on bonus

How to apply

Apply through Lela Boom using the button on this page. A recruiter reviews every application and contacts shortlisted candidates within two business days. The hiring organisation's name is shared once a recruiter has spoken with you. Lela Boom never charges candidates a recruitment fee.