Job Description
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Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Santa Cruz, California.
Job Description & Requirements\n
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- Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
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Speech Therapist
Job Description\n
We are seeking a qualified Speech Therapist with experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The ideal candidate will have a background in treating a variety of conditions and be comfortable working in a dynamic environment. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient recovery and rehabilitation.
Unit Information\n
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- Unit Type: Speech Pathology
- Unit: Rehab Therapies, Cardiac Rehab
- Patient Population: Inpatient & Outpatient; includes spinal cord injuries, TBI, stroke, cardiac rehabilitation, orthopedic, etc.
- Patient Ratio: Inpatient supports one rehab aide.
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Position Details\n
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- Shift Length: 8 hours
- Days: 8 Hour Days with variable hours
- Weekend Requirement: Every other Saturday or Sunday; 2 weekend days within a 4-week schedule. Flexibility for all weekends preferred.
- Holidays: Coverage needs will be filled from a sign-up sheet.
- Scrub Color: Black or dark-colored pants with burgundy dress shirts or polos.
- Orientation: 1 day hospital orientation followed by 2-3 days of unit-specific orientation.
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Qualifications\n
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- Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years of acute care experience; 3-5 years preferred.
- Required Certifications: BLS Certification.
- Skills: Must be able to perform bedside swallow evaluations and have experience with modified barium swallow studies. Cognition assessment capabilities are required.
- Preferred Experience: Background in orthopedic, neuro, and cardiac rehabilitation; ICU experience preferred. Experience in outpatient or home health settings is also advantageous. Spanish-speaking candidates are preferred.
- Pediatrics Experience: Not required, but experience with pediatric patients involving lymphedema, vestibular therapy, or wound care is a plus.
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Additional Notes\n
Flexibility to float between units and to acute rehabilitation settings is expected. The candidate should demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and have a strong commitment to patient care.
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Thrive Staffing Job ID #19519655. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Rehab:SLP,08:00:00-16:00:00
About Thrive Staffing\n \n
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.
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