Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

HealthForce Healthcare; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Recruiter support

Onboarding assistance

Extension opportunities

Job summary

Healthforce Healthcare LLC is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for an acute care travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, CA, starting 10/05/2026 for 13 weeks.

You will perform comprehensive evaluations, develop treatment plans, provide bedside therapy, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support discharge planning and patient outcomes in a hospital setting.

Competitive weekly pay, dedicated recruiter support, fast credentialing, and extension opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Active California licensure to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Ability to work effectively in an acute care hospital setting.
• Proficient in evaluation, treatment planning, and therapy for speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech-language evaluations for patients in acute care.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans addressing communication, cognition, and swallowing disorders.
• Provide bedside therapy and support for recovery, including patient and family education.
• Document patient progress clearly in the medical record and update care plans as needed.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support discharge planning and patient outcomes.
• Maintain adherence to hospital policies, safety standards, and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Acute care experience

Clinical evaluation

Treatment planning

Documentation

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Speech Language Pathologist – Acute Care travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California, starting 10/05/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,594 to $2,683 per week. Shift: 5x8 days (8 hours per day, 40 hours per week). Setting: hospital-based acute care. This travel opportunity is managed through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,594–$2,683 per week (per week)
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Start date: 10/05/2026
• Shift: 5x8 days, 8-hour shifts
• Work setting: hospital-based acute care
• Assignment type: travel, temporary

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech-language evaluations for patients in acute care
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans addressing communication, cognition, and swallowing disorders
• Provide bedside therapy and support for recovery, including patient and family education
• Document patient progress clearly in the medical record and update care plans as needed
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support discharge planning and patient outcomes
• Maintain adherence to hospital policies, safety standards, and evidence-based practice

Requirements

• Active California licensure to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist
• Ability to work effectively in an acute care hospital setting
• Proficient in evaluation, treatment planning, and therapy for speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders
• Strong clinical documentation and communication skills; ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
• Availability for a 13-week travel assignment starting 10/05/2026
• Willingness to work a 40-hour, 5x8 schedule in a hospital environment

Benefits and Support

• Competitive weekly pay aligned with weekly processing
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
• Fast credentialing and onboarding assistance
• Extension opportunities for additional travel assignments

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.