Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract

Join our travel therapy team as a Speech-Language Pathologist serving a skilled nursing facility in Santa Barbara, CA. You will evaluate and treat adults with communication and swallowing disorders, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to patient-centered care in a long-term care setting. Apply today and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited educational program.
• Completed Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA.
• Active California SLP license required to start the assignment.
• BLS Certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience providing SLP services in skilled nursing or long-term care settings preferred.
• Proficiency evaluating and treating dysphagia and communication disorders, including use of standardized assessments and treatment plans.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with documentation systems commonly used in SNFs and skilled nursing environments.
• Prior travel clinician experience preferred.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams, restorative nursing programs, and caregiver education.

Assignment Details

• Shift Hours: 0800-1630.
• Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
• Meal break: 30 minutes.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

We provide a benefits package designed for travel clinicians beginning on day one.

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• Weekly pay and 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• Housing assistance options available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

You will deliver skilled SLP services that improve patient communication, cognition, and swallowing safety. You will document progress, participate in care planning, and provide education to patients and caregivers to support functional outcomes and safe discharge planning.

Location Highlights

Santa Barbara is a coastal city with easy access to outdoor and cultural attractions. The city offers proximity to State Street shopping and dining within a short downtown walk and is roughly 20 miles from the Santa Ynez Mountains for hiking and outdoor recreation. The area includes nearby beaches such as East Beach and Leadbetter Beach within a few minutes’ drive and is approximately 90 miles north of Los Angeles for additional cultural and travel options. Santa Barbara supports an active, coastal lifestyle with accessible parks, wineries in the Santa Ynez Valley within a 30–60 minute drive, and a harbor area with water activities and whale-watching tours.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.