Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract

Join as a travel Speech-Language Pathologist and apply your skills in communication and swallowing disorders within a skilled nursing facility in Pleasant Hill, CA. This role offers clinical variety and the opportunity to support patients in a post-acute setting while experiencing the local area. Please review the minimum qualifications and assignment details below before applying.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Completed Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA.
• Active California SLP license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
• Experience working in skilled nursing or long-term care settings preferred.
• Proficiency in assessment and intervention for dysphagia and cognitive-communication disorders preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in post-acute care.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records used in SNF settings.

Assignment Details

• Shift Hours: 0800-1630.
• Shift Days: Monday through Friday.
• Meal break: 30 minutes.
• Guaranteed weekly hours: 35.
• Contract type: Travel/contract assignment; may require flexibility to float to other nearby facilities if needed.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

Travel clinicians receive a benefits package beginning day one. Benefits may include medical options, 401(k) matching, paid housing availability, travel and license reimbursement, weekly pay, 24/7 recruiter support, and referral incentives.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide skilled evaluation and treatment for patients with communication and swallowing disorders in a skilled nursing setting. Collaborate with nursing and rehabilitation teams to develop and implement individualized care plans. Document outcomes and progress to support patient safety and functional improvement.

Location Highlights

Pleasant Hill is a suburban community located in Contra Costa County with access to regional attractions and outdoor recreation. It is approximately 20 miles east of San Francisco and within 30 minutes of Mount Diablo State Park, offering hiking trails and panoramic views. The city is near the Walnut Creek Transit Center and BART stations, providing commuter access to the Bay Area. Downtown Pleasant Hill and nearby Walnut Creek offer dining options, shopping at Broadway Plaza, and cultural venues such as the Lesher Center for the Arts.

EEO Statement

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. The employer is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.