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Speech Language Pathologist
Santa Cruz, CA
Speech Language Pathologist – Rehab Therapies
Shift: 8-hour days, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Contract: 13 weeks
Start Date: December 7, 2026
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
About the Role
Join the rehab therapies team at the facility, working with inpatients and outpatients across multiple diagnoses including stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, cardiac rehab, and orthopedic conditions.
You'll deliver comprehensive speech-language pathology services, including:
- Bedside swallow evaluations
- Modified barium swallow studies
- Cognition assessments
- Patient and family education
Requirements
Required:
- 2+ years of acute care experience (minimum)
- BLS certification
- Ability to perform bedside swallows and modified barium swallow studies
- Current state license
Preferred:
- 3–5 years total experience
- Outpatient or home health background
- Spanish-language proficiency
- ICU experience
- Familiarity with physical disabilities populations
Schedule & Support
- Guaranteed: 40 hours per week
- Weekend rotation: Every other Saturday or Sunday; flexibility for additional weekend shifts with corresponding weekday off
- Orientation: 1 day hospital + 2–3 days unit-specific
- Charge nurse/manager support: Available 7 days/week (M–F primary availability)
- Floating: May float between units as needed
- Scrubs: Black or dark pants; burgundy shirt or polo
Open to first-time travelers. Hospital may cancel up to 3 shifts during this assignment.