Speech-Language Pathologist - SLP
Location: Oakland, California
Start Date: 12-22-2025
End Date: 03-21-2026
Contract Type: Contract
Shift Type: Day shifts
Hours per Week: 40 hrs per week
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Assess speech, language, cognition, and swallowing function using evidence-based tools
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve patient communication and swallowing safety
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, PT/OT and family members to coordinate care and maximize outcomes
- Document progress and write clear, timely notes and discharge summaries
- Provide education and training to patients, families, and staff to support carryover of therapy goals
- Monitor patient safety, especially during dysphagia management, and adjust plans accordingly
Qualifications
- Valid California Speech-Language Pathology license (required)
- Master's degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology (required)
- ASHA CCC-SLP preferred but not required
- Current CPR/BLS certification preferred
- Experience evaluating and treating adult patients across communication and swallowing disorders
- Strong interpersonal and documentation skills, comfortable working within an interdisciplinary team
Education
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (required)
- ASHA certification preferred
Knowledge & Skills
- Skilled in clinical swallowing evaluations and dysphagia management
- Proficient with standardized assessments and functional communication treatment approaches
- Knowledge of medical terminology and working in post-acute/long-term care environments
- Ability to educate and coach caregivers and clinical staff effectively
- Familiarity with electronic medical records and timely documentation practices
Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay and timely direct deposit
- Generous support from a collaborative interdisciplinary team
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement guidance if needed
- Flexible scheduling and work-life balance focus
- Access to professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Referral bonus program to reward great teammates
- Supportive workplace culture that values your expertise
- Resources to help you succeed with documentation and clinical tools
Travel Perks: Explore Oakland, California
Explore Oakland's vibrant neighborhoods while on assignment. Walk or jog around scenic Lake Merritt, dine and shop at Jack London Square, visit the Oakland Museum of California for art and history, hike the redwood groves at Joaquin Miller Park, or take a short trip across the Bay to San Francisco for weekend adventures. Local farmers markets, diverse restaurants, and nearby parks offer plenty to do after shift.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Speech-Language Pathologist - SLP? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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