Travel Speech Language Pathologist Job
SLP (Speech Language Pathologist) position in Santa Barbara, California. Travel assignment starting 03/23/2026 for a 13-week contract in a Skilled Nursing Facility. Earn between $2,405 and $2,522 per week with guaranteed 35 hours per week. Shift is 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, five eight-hour days. This travel role provides direct clinical services to residents requiring speech-language pathology evaluation and treatment.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,405–$2,522 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, five 8-hour days
- Start date: 03/23/2026
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility, travel temporary assignment
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive speech-language pathology services to residents with communication and swallowing disorders.
- Conduct assessments of speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, fluency, and swallow function; develop and implement treatment plans.
- Deliver individual and group therapy to residents, adapting approaches to maximize safety, independence, and quality of life.
- Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the resident’s chart; maintain compliance with regulatory and facility policies.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team (nursing, OT/PT, dietetics, social work) to coordinate care and discharge planning.
- Participate in resident re-evaluations, modify goals as needed, and educate families and staff about communication and swallowing strategies.
Requirements
- Active licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in California or eligibility to practice per travel requirements.
- Ability to provide evidence-based SLP services in a skilled nursing setting.
- Strong assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills.
- Effective communication with residents, families, and multidisciplinary team members.
- Flexibility to work a 13-week travel assignment with guaranteed hours and a fixed 8-hour shift per day.
Benefits and Support
- Weekly pay in the stated range
- Guaranteed hours for the assignment duration
- Travel assignment in Santa Barbara, CA
- On-site clinical responsibilities in a skilled nursing environment
- Structured, competency-based clinical duties with supervision as needed
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration and ongoing professional support
Find more opportunities
If this assignment isn’t the right fit, you can explore other SLP travel openings available at Healthforce Healthcare LLC: 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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