Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract

Join a travel Speech-Language Pathologist opportunity in Santa Clara, CA at a skilled nursing facility. Provide evaluation and treatment for patients with communication and swallowing disorders. Use your clinical skills to support rehabilitation and safe discharge planning while working with an interdisciplinary team. Apply today and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Completed Clinical Fellowship Year and current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA.
• Active California SLP license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in skilled nursing or post-acute care preferred.
• Experience with dysphagia management, standardized assessments, and documentation in electronic medical records preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with restorative programs and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Familiarity with goal-setting for skilled nursing populations and Medicare documentation requirements.

Assignment Details

• Shift Hours: 08:00–16:30.
• Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
• Guaranteed hours: 35 per week.
• Contract length: 13 weeks.

Apply today and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We offer a benefits package to support travel clinicians from day one.

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• Weekly, on-time pay.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide skilled SLP services to promote patient recovery, functional communication, and safe swallowing. Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and medical staff to develop individualized plans of care. Document progress and discharge recommendations to support continuity of care.

Location Highlights

Santa Clara sits in the heart of Silicon Valley and is minutes from major tech campuses and Levi‘s Stadium. The city is within a 10–20 minute drive of Santana Row and the Winchester Mystery House, and is a 20–30 minute commute to downtown San Jose transit hubs. Outdoor options include a 15–30 minute drive to the Guadalupe River Park and quick access to the Santa Cruz coastline and Redwood forests within a 45–75 minute drive, offering suburban and coastal recreation opportunities.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.