Travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

HiredFirst; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredFirst is seeking a Travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join a Skilled Nursing Facility in the Sierra foothills of Northern California. The assignment runs 13 weeks with strong extension potential, guaranteed 30 hours per week, and opportunities to work up to 40 hours.

The position offers competitive weekly pay and a collaborative rehabilitation team. You'll evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders, develop individualized plans,

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• 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

Strong communication

Clinical reasoning

Documentation skills

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Active California SLP License

CCC-SLP preferred

Job description

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