Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Overview

Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care in Salinas, California. This travel assignment starts on 11/23/2026 for 13 weeks, offering a weekly pay range of $2,576-$2,755 per week with guaranteed 35 hours per week. Shifts are 5x8 days, 08:00-16:30, in a skilled nursing facility setting. This temporary assignment focuses on acute care-related communication and swallowing needs and requires professional SLP performance in a multidisciplinary environment.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,576-$2,755 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00-16:30
• Start date: 11/23/2026
• Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (acute care focus)

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech-language pathology evaluations for residents in acute care and SNF settings.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans addressing communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders with measurable goals.
• Deliver therapy services across assigned hours; document progress and adjust plans as needed; participate in interdisciplinary rounds.
• Document in medical records per policy; communicate progress and discharge recommendations to patients, families, and care teams; ensure patient safety and compliance.
• Provide education to staff and caregivers on strategies to support communication and swallowing, and assist with discharge planning and patient transfers.

Requirements

• Current California state license to practice Speech-Language Pathology or eligibility to obtain licensure
• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) or eligibility for CCC-SLP
• At least 1 year of experience in acute care or skilled nursing settings preferred
• Ability to work 35 hours per week with 8.5-hour shifts
• Proficiency with documentation in electronic medical records and HIPAA compliance

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated recruiter and travel support
• 24/7 assignment support and point of contact during the contract
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance
• Compliance resources and guidance throughout the assignment

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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.