Travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

HiredFirst; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 131,495 - 146,055; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group is seeking a Travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join a collaborative rehabilitation team in a Skilled Nursing Facility in Placerville, CA. This travel role offers a 13-week assignment with potential extension, guaranteed 30 hours per week, and opportunities to work up to ~40 hours, supporting geriatric patients with speech, language, and swallowing needs.

You will evaluate and treat disorders, develop individualized plans, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• Active California SLP License (or eligibility).
• CCC-SLP preferred.
• SNF or post-acute experience preferred.
• Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient's needs.
• Perform dysphagia evaluations and provide evidence-based swallowing treatment.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, patients, and families.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation.
• Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans and home exercise strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Documentation

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

CCC-SLP (preferred)

Job description

Travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location: Placerville, CA
Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Assignment Length: 13 Weeks (Strong Potential for Extension)
Weekly Pay: $2,890 – $3,210/week
Schedule: Guaranteed 30 hours/week with opportunities to work up to approximately 40 hours per week based on availability and interest in Part B and long-term care caseloads.

About the Opportunity

We're seeking a compassionate and motivated Travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join a collaborative rehabilitation team in a Skilled Nursing Facility located in the beautiful Sierra foothills of Northern California. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced rehabilitation professionals while making a meaningful impact on the lives of geriatric patients.

Enjoy a supportive work environment, a manageable caseload, and the opportunity to explore one of California's most scenic regions—just over an hour from South Lake Tahoe, with incredible hiking, outdoor recreation, and mountain views.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders.

Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient's needs.

Perform dysphagia evaluations and provide evidence-based swallowing treatment.

Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, patients, and families.

Complete accurate and timely documentation.

Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans and home exercise strategies.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Active California SLP License (or eligibility)

CCC-SLP preferred

Skilled Nursing Facility or post-acute experience preferred

Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and documentation skills

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Weekly pay of $2,890–$3,210
• 13-week assignment with a strong possibility of extension
• Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week
• Opportunity to work up to approximately 40 hours weekly
• Supportive rehabilitation leadership and collaborative therapy team
• Beautiful Northern California location near South Lake Tahoe
• Excellent hiking, outdoor recreation, and mountain scenery
• Great opportunity to expand your travel therapy experience while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes