Travel Speech Language Pathologist Job

Monterey, CA
Contracted
Cypress Ridge Care Center
Mid Level
Embark on a transformative journey as a Travel Speech Language Pathologist in California’s Monterey region, where your expertise can brighten communication and swallowing health for diverse populations. This opportunity blends clinical autonomy with robust support, enabling you to craft individualized therapy plans, monitor progress, and collaborate closely with families, teachers, and healthcare teams. With a mission to deliver evidence-based care, you’ll start on 05/01/2026 for an assignment spanning multiple weeks, guaranteed 38 hours per week, and a competitive weekly compensation range of $2,041 to $2,192. Your impact will extend beyond a single site as you explore a variety of settings and patients, delivering compassionate, person-centered interventions that empower independence, self-advocacy, and confidence in everyday life.

California’s Monterey region is a jewel for professionals who value beauty and balance. Picture mornings along the rugged coastline, where the fog lifts over the Pebble Beach and Cannery Row vistas, and afternoons spent in collaborative clinics that emphasize state-of-the-art practice and multidisciplinary teamwork. Monterey’s cultural richness, outdoor recreation, fresh seafood, and strong sense of community create an inspiring backdrop for meaningful clinical work. Separately, you’ll have the chance to broaden your horizons with assignments across diverse locations in the U.S., expanding your clinical repertoire and enriching your professional network while maintaining the support and structure you deserve.

Location benefits go beyond scenery. Working in Monterey provides access to top-tier facilities, cutting-edge therapy tools, and a dynamic caseload that spans pediatric and adult populations, speech-language pathology across articulation, language development, fluency, voice, and feeding/swallowing disorders. The role also offers the opportunity to operate across multiple sites nationwide, exposing you to different care models, school consults, hospital-based services, and private clinics. This variety fosters rapid skill enhancement, resilience, and a demonstrated track record of adaptability—qualities that elevate your professional profile and unlock broader career pathways within the specialty.

Role specifics and benefits:
- Core responsibilities: conduct comprehensive assessments of communication and swallowing disorders; design and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with clinical guidelines and family goals; provide targeted therapy for articulation, language, fluency, voice, and feeding/swallowing needs; implement AAC strategies when indicated; document progress with precise data collection; collaborate with families, educators, physicians, and other therapists; support transition planning and caregiver coaching; ensure privacy, HIPAA compliance, and ethical practice across settings.
- Professional growth: leverage ongoing mentorship, access to continuing education resources, and opportunities to deepen expertise in pediatric and adult populations, AAC technologies, augmentative tools, and telepractice when appropriate. The role is designed to expand as you gain experience, with potential for extended contracts and expanded responsibilities.
- Competitive benefits: competitive weekly pay within the specified range, plus a sign-on or completion bonus in eligible circumstances; housing assistance to simplify relocation and travel; the potential for contract extensions that align with your career goals and preferred locations.
- Comprehensive support: 24/7 assistance from a dedicated support team while traveling with the company, including travel coordination, site onboarding, and administrative help to ensure you can focus on delivering high-quality care.
- Scheduling and guarantees: assignments begin on a specified date with a guaranteed 38 hours per week, subject to project needs and regulatory guidelines; experience shows that the duration can vary by location, with extensions possible based on performance and client demand.

Company values: this organization is committed to empowering its staff by fostering a culture of professional growth, collaboration, and respect. You’ll find a supportive work environment that encourages you to advance your career, share knowledge, and contribute to a shared mission of elevating patient outcomes. The emphasis on mentorship, peer collaboration, and structured pathways helps you transform clinical expertise into leadership within the field of speech-language pathology.

Call to action: if you’re ready to shape lives through transformative communication and swallowing therapy while exploring some of California’s most beautiful districts and a broad range of U.S. clinical settings, apply now. This is your chance to join a company that values your expertise, invests in your development, and provides a clear pathway to professional advancement within a supportive, mission-driven environment. Take the next step in your SLP journey and make a lasting impact—centered on patient care, professional growth, and a balanced, rewarding career.

Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

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