Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Healthforce; Salinas (CA); Presencial; USD 117.000 - 125.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Dedicated recruiter and travel support

24/7 assignment support

Credentialing and onboarding support

Compliance resources

Resumo da vaga

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.

Qualificações

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

SLP evaluation

Acute care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation EMR

Formação

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP or eligibility

California state license

Ferramentas

EMR systems

HIPAA compliance software

Descrição da vaga

Overview

Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care in Salinas, California. This travel assignment starts on 11/23/2026 for 13 weeks, offering a weekly pay range of $2,576-$2,755 per week with guaranteed 35 hours per week. Shifts are 5x8 days, 08:00-16:30, in a skilled nursing facility setting. This temporary assignment focuses on acute care-related communication and swallowing needs and requires professional SLP performance in a multidisciplinary environment.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,576-$2,755 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00-16:30
• Start date: 11/23/2026
• Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (acute care focus)

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.

Requirements

• Current California state license to practice Speech-Language Pathology or eligibility to obtain licensure
• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) or eligibility for CCC-SLP
• 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
• Proficiency with documentation in electronic medical records and HIPAA compliance

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated recruiter and travel support
• 24/7 assignment support and point of contact during the contract
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance
• Compliance resources and guidance throughout the assignment

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PAY DISCLAIMER RULE

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.