Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist — Acute Rehabilitation Unit

Santa Rosa, CA | Day Shift (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM) | 13-Week Contract

This travel SLP position is based in an acute rehabilitation unit serving adult and geriatric patients. The caseload centers on neurological and complex medical diagnoses, including CVA, traumatic brain injury, head and neck cancer, and cervical fusions. Clinicians can expect approximately 6 patient visits per day within an interdisciplinary care team that includes physical therapy, respiratory services, social services, pharmacy, and radiology.

Schedule

• Days, 5x8-hour shifts (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Tuesday through Saturday; every Saturday is required
• Must commit to 3 of 5 holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day
• Float to nearby sister facilities may be required; refusal may result in termination of assignment

Key Clinical Skills Required

• Dysphagia management, bedside swallow evaluation, and Modified Barium Swallow Studies (conducting and interpreting)
• Tracheostomy and ventilator-dependent patient care; Passy Muir Valve management
• Aphasia, dysarthria, fluency, voice, and augmentative/alternative communication
• CVA, TBI, and degenerative disease populations
• Group therapy treatment and documentation
• Oral motor and oral peripheral examination

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of SLP experience
• BLS certification required
• Active compact license must be in hand at time of submission
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are accepted
• 40-hour orientation; all RTO requests must be submitted upfront

Contract Notes

• Floating between sister facilities may be required
• Two professional references (covering the past 3 years) required prior to start