Location: Santa Clara, California
Setting: Skilled Nursing / Post-Acute Care Facility
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior
Estimated Pay Rate
$54.00 $63.00 per hour
Job Overview
We are seeking a Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a 13-week assignment in a post-acute skilled nursing facility. The SLP will evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in adult and geriatric populations.
This role is ideal for a clinician who thrives in a collaborative rehab environment and enjoys travel assignments in long-term care settings.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders
Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs
Document evaluations, progress notes, and treatment outcomes
Collaborate with OT, PT, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams
Educate patients and families on therapy plans and strategies
Ensure compliance with clinical guidelines and facility protocols
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Assignment Details
Start Date: 06/08/2026
End Date: 09/05/2026
Shift: Day Shift
Shift Time: 08:00 16:30
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Guaranteed Hours: 35 Hours per Week
Contract Length: Approximately 13 Weeks
Requirements
Active Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) license required
Experience in skilled nursing or post-acute rehab preferred
Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
Ability to work independently in a travel assignment setting
Must meet facility onboarding requirements
Must comply with ID badge and facility policies
COVID-19 vaccination or exemption may be required per facility policy