Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Overview Speech Language Pathologist — Acute Care, Monterey, California, United States. This travel, temporary assignment starts on 08/10/2026 and runs for 13 weeks with guaranteed hours of 35 per week. Shift: 08:00–16:30 (7.5–8.0 hours depending on local policy). Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility. Weekly pay: $2,496–$2,564 per week. This assignment is a dually focused clinical role within an acute care–adjacent environment, requiring collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to support residents with communication and swallowing disorders. Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,496–$2,564 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 08:00–16:30
• Start date: 08/10/2026
• Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (travel assignment)

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, and cognitive assessments for adult residents to identify communication and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable goals; provide evidence-based interventions to improve communication, voice, fluency, cognition, and/or swallowing function.
• Perform bedside swallow evaluations and manage dysphagia with appropriate therapy plans, equipment, and precautions; adjust therapy intensity based on patient status.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, physical/occupational therapy, social work, and case management to coordinate care, discharge planning, and patient outcomes.
• Document assessment findings, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge recommendations in the medical record according to facility policy and regulatory standards.
• Participate in care conferences and case reviews; provide education and resources to family members and caregiving staff as appropriate.

Requirements

• Active Speech-Language Pathologist license in California (or eligible for CA licensure)
• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP) or current eligibility
• 1+ year of clinical experience as an SLP; experience in acute care or skilled nursing facility settings preferred
• Ability to work in a facility-based environment and document effectively in electronic medical records
• U.S. work authorization

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated recruiter with travel support available
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance
• Ongoing support throughout the assignment
• Access to additional travel opportunities within the organization

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