Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Overview
Speech Language Pathologist – Acute Care in San Luis Obispo, California, starting 10/12/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment. Weekly pay ranges from $2,530 to $2,675 per week, with a shift of 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (40 hours per week) in a hospital-based acute care setting. This travel assignment is with Healthforce Healthcare LLC and offers an opportunity to work within a hospital environment while providing dedicated patient-centered communication care.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,530–$2,675 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 8-hour days, 40 hours per week (5x8)
- Start date: 10/12/2026
- Setting: hospital-based acute care
- Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
- Travel assignment within acute care healthcare environment

Responsibilities
- Conduct bedside and inpatient evaluations to assess speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing needs as appropriate for acute care patients.
- Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans; document progress in the medical record and communicate changes to the multidisciplinary team.
- Provide patient and family/caregiver education on compensatory strategies, therapy goals, and swallowing safety; offer guidance to staff as needed.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other team members to coordinate care, support discharge planning, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Monitor and document treatment effectiveness; ensure accurate coding and compliance with hospital policies and payer requirements.
- Participate in rounds, quality improvement activities, and infection control practices relevant to the acute care setting.

Requirements
- Active license to practice Speech-Language Pathology in California, or eligibility for licensure in California.
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP) or eligibility for certification.
- Experience in an acute care or hospital-based setting is preferred or demonstrated ability to work effectively in that environment.
- Ability to work a travel assignment in a hospital setting and adhere to clinical safety and infection control protocols.

Benefits and Support
- Assignment-specific support from a dedicated recruiter throughout the travel assignment.
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate a smooth start.
- 24/7 travel and clinical support to address questions or needs during the assignment.
- Access to housing options and relocation resources where available.
- Opportunities for extension or additional travel assignments with the organization.

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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.