Travel Contract for Speech Language Pathologist in Ruidoso, NM starting 08/17/2026 - Day Shift

Job Description & Requirements
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - School - (SLP - School)
StartDate: 8/17/2026 Available Shifts: 7.5 D Pay Rate: $2291.00 - $2360.00

This contract Speech-Language Pathologist position offers the opportunity to serve students within a supportive regional education setting based in Ruidoso, New Mexico, a picturesque mountain village known for its tall pines, cool summer temperatures, and four-season recreation. Nestled in the Sierra Blanca mountain range and surrounded by the Lincoln National Forest, Ruidoso combines natural beauty with a welcoming small-town atmosphere, making it an appealing place to live, work, and explore. Ruidoso is a destination community with year-round activities. In the winter, Ski Apache provides nearby skiing and snowboarding with expansive mountain views. In the warmer months, hiking and biking trails wind through forested landscapes, while Grindstone Lake and nearby lakes offer fishing, kayaking, and boating. The village also features local shops, art galleries, dining, and a lively events calendar that can include horse racing, music, and seasonal festivals, giving residents a balanced lifestyle of outdoor adventure and community connection. The area’s slower pace and close-knit feel make it especially attractive for professionals seeking meaningful work alongside a high quality of life. Within this cooperative setting, the SLP will support one or more schools in the surrounding districts, helping students access their education through improved communication. The environment emphasizes collaboration, with special education staff, general educators, and related service providers working together across districts to share resources and expertise. This structure allows for professional support and peer connection even while serving in smaller, rural school communities. In this role, you can expect to perform comprehensive speech and language evaluations, develop and implement individualized education programs, and provide direct and consultative services to students with a range of communication needs. The caseload will typically include students with articulation and phonological disorders, receptive and expressive language delays, fluency disorders, voice concerns, and social communication challenges. You may also support students with more complex needs, including those who use augmentative and alternative communication systems. A typical day may include a combination of direct therapy sessions, in-class support, screenings, evaluations, IEP meetings, and collaboration with teachers and families. You will interpret assessment data, write clear and detailed evaluation reports, and document progress in accordance with state and school requirements. The role emphasizes functional, curriculum-linked goals so that students can participate more fully in classroom activities and daily routines. You will work closely with teachers to adapt classroom communication supports, provide strategies to enhance language-rich learning environments, and offer training or coaching to staff as needed. Collaboration with occupational therapists, physical therapists, school psychologists, and other specialists will be an important part of ensuring coordinated services for students. Family engagement is also valued, with the SLP partnering with caregivers to support generalization of skills at home and in the community. The cooperative model can involve serving more than one campus, and the SLP may travel between schools within the region on a weekly or rotating basis. Workdays generally follow a standard school-day schedule, with contract days that align with the academic year. This structure offers a predictable routine, alignment with school breaks, and the opportunity to see students’ growth over the course of the school year. This position is an excellent fit for an SLP who enjoys school-based practice, values teamwork, and is looking for an opportunity to build strong relationships with students and staff in a scenic mountain community. It is particularly appealing for professionals who want to make a direct impact in rural education while enjoying the unique lifestyle benefits of living and working in Ruidoso and the surrounding area.

Required Qualifications
Speech/Language Pathologist, School
Licenses: SLP-NM Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology (SLP) or Related Field
State SLP License in State of Residence
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)


Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience working in a School Setting, Early Childhood, or Pediatrics
Strong Knowledge of Speech and Language Development, Assessment tools, and therapeutic techniques.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of educators, parents, and community members.
Ability to maintain accurate and confidential student records in compliance with federal and state regulations


Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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