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Travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Jobs – Acute Care Hospital Contract in Santa Rosa, CA

Apply now for a 13-week Speech-Language Pathologist travel contract providing acute care speech therapy to adult and geriatric patients in Santa Rosa, California. Join an interdisciplinary hospital team and support patients with complex communication, cognitive, and swallowing needs. Located in scenic Sonoma County, Santa Rosa offers a welcoming community, beautiful wine-country surroundings, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel SLP Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,820–$1,960
• Assignment Type: 13-week Speech-Language Pathology travel contract
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• End Date: March 1, 2027
• Schedule: Five 8-hour day shifts per week, Tuesday through Saturday
• Shift Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care hospital
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Patient Volume: Approximately six visits per day
• Documentation: Epic electronic medical record
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Floating: May be asked to support an acute rehabilitation unit or nearby affiliated locations

Speech-Language Pathologist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of Speech-Language Pathology experience required
• Previous acute care hospital experience required
• Experience treating adult and geriatric patients in a hospital or healthcare setting
• Current, valid California SLP license; compact licensure may be accepted where applicable
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Proficiency with Epic or comparable electronic documentation systems
• Experience with dysphagia evaluation and treatment, bedside swallow evaluations, modified barium swallow studies, and aspiration precautions
• Experience treating adult neurological and medically complex conditions, including cerebrovascular accident (CVA), traumatic brain injury, head and neck cancer, and cervical fusion patients
• Trauma II experience preferred
• Availability to work the Tuesday-through-Saturday schedule, including Saturday coverage

Acute Care SLP Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat adult and geriatric patients with communication, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders
• Complete comprehensive speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing assessments
• Provide dysphagia management, including bedside assessments, diet recommendations, compensatory strategies, and appropriate use of thickening agents
• Conduct and interpret modified barium swallow studies as appropriate
• Develop individualized plans of care and document evaluations, treatments, reassessments, and discharge recommendations
• Provide patient and caregiver education regarding communication strategies, swallowing safety, and recommended therapeutic techniques
• Collaborate with physical therapy, respiratory services, nursing, radiology, social services, pharmacy, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Adapt treatment plans for patients with neurological disorders, traumatic brain injury, dysarthria, aphasia, and other complex diagnoses
• Float to the acute rehabilitation unit when needed while maintaining high standards of patient care and clinical documentation

Apply now for this acute care Speech-Language Pathologist travel contract in Santa Rosa, California, and join a dedicated healthcare team in Sonoma County.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.