Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Overview Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Care, Elk Grove, California, starts 11/30/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment.

Weekly pay ranges from $2,233 to $2,280 with guaranteed hours of 35 per week.

The shift is 5x8 days, from 08:

• 00 to 16:30, in a skilled nursing facility with an acute care focus.
• This travel - temporary assignment is coordinated by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights - Weekly pay:

• $2,233–$2,280 per week - Guaranteed hours: 35 per week - Contract duration: 13 weeks - Shift: 5x8 days (08:00–16:30) - Start date: 11/30/2026 - Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility with acute care responsibilities Responsibilities - Perform comprehensive speech-language pathology evaluations for patients within the acute care SNF setting - Develop and implement individualized treatment plans addressing communication, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing needs - Provide direct therapy to patients and monitor progress, adjusting plans as needed - Document evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge planning in accordance with regulatory and facility requirements - Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (nursing, rehabilitation, social work) to coordinate care and plan safe transitions - Educate patients and families on communication strategies, swallowing safety, and home-care considerations; document education provided Requirements - Ability to meet state licensure requirements to practice Speech-Language Pathology in California - Availability for a 13-week travel assignment with guaranteed 35 hours per week - Ability to work a shift schedule of 08:00–16:30, 5 days per week - Willingness to work in a skilled nursing facility with an acute care focus - Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to document clearly - Comfort collaborating within an interdisciplinary care team Benefits and Support - 24/7 recruiter and travel support - Credentialing and onboarding assistance - Ongoing assignment support throughout the engagement - Dedicated contact to coordinate scheduling and any required documentation Find more opportunities If you’d like to explore additional openings from Healthforce Healthcare LLC, please apply at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply 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.
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