Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $2,112 per week

Thrive Staffing; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a 13-week assignment in Santa Cruz, California. The role supports inpatient and outpatient rehab, with a focus on swallow evaluations, cognition assessments, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in acute care, BLS, and flexibility to float across units. Shift is 8 hours, with weekend coverage and a 40-hour workweek; travel compensation details to be confirmed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience; 3-5 years preferred.
• BLS Certification.
• Experience in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Spanish-speaking candidates are preferred.

Skills

Bedside swallow evaluations

Modified barium swallow studies

Cognition assessment

Spanish-speaking preferred

Job description

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Santa Cruz, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Speech Therapist

Job Description

We are seeking a qualified Speech Therapist with experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The ideal candidate will have a background in treating a variety of conditions and be comfortable working in a dynamic environment. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient recovery and rehabilitation.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Speech Pathology
• Unit: Rehab Therapies, Cardiac Rehab
• Patient Population: Inpatient & Outpatient; includes spinal cord injuries, TBI, stroke, cardiac rehabilitation, orthopedic, etc.
• Patient Ratio: Inpatient supports one rehab aide.

Position Details

• Shift Length: 8 hours
• Days: 8 Hour Days with variable hours
• Weekend Requirement: Every other Saturday or Sunday; 2 weekend days within a 4-week schedule. Flexibility for all weekends preferred.
• Holidays: Coverage needs will be filled from a sign-up sheet.
• Scrub Color: Black or dark-colored pants with burgundy dress shirts or polos.
• Orientation: 1 day hospital orientation followed by 2-3 days of unit-specific orientation.

Qualifications

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years of acute care experience; 3-5 years preferred.
• Required Certifications: BLS Certification.
• Skills: Must be able to perform bedside swallow evaluations and have experience with modified barium swallow studies. Cognition assessment capabilities are required.
• Preferred Experience: Background in orthopedic, neuro, and cardiac rehabilitation; ICU experience preferred. Experience in outpatient or home health settings is also advantageous. Spanish-speaking candidates are preferred.
• Pediatrics Experience: Not required, but experience with pediatric patients involving lymphedema, vestibular therapy, or wound care is a plus.

Additional Notes

Flexibility to float between units and to acute rehabilitation settings is expected. The candidate should demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and have a strong commitment to patient care.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19519655. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Rehab:SLP,08:00:00-16:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.