Travel SLP – Acute Care (SNF) 13-Week Assignment

Healthforce

Salinas (CA)

On-site

USD 117,000 - 125,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Healthforce Healthcare LLC is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for an acute care travel assignment in Salinas, CA. The 13-week contract runs 11/23/2026 onward, with 8.5-hour shifts, totaling 35 hours weekly.

You will evaluate, treat, and monitor residents with communication and swallowing needs in a skilled nursing facility setting. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, document progress, and provide staff education to support patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
California state license or eligibility.
CCC-SLP certification or eligibility.
At least 1 year of experience in acute care or skilled nursing settings preferred.
Ability to work 35 hours per week with 8.5-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive speech-language pathology evaluations for residents in acute care and SNF settings.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans addressing communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders with measurable goals.
Deliver therapy services across assigned hours; document progress and adjust plans as needed; participate in interdisciplinary rounds.
Document in medical records per policy; communicate progress and discharge recommendations to patients, families, and care teams; ensure patient safety and compliance.
Provide education to staff and caregivers on strategies to support communication and swallowing, and assist with discharge planning and patient transfers.