About This Position
Bring your speech-language pathology expertise to a 13-week travel contract in Napa, CA, supporting adult patients across acute care and rehabilitation settings.
Position Details
- Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
- Location: Napa, CA
- Employment type: Travel/Contract
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: Day shift, five 8-hour shifts, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Start date: December 14, 2026
Responsibilities
Provide speech-language pathology services for adult patients, including assessment, evaluation, treatment, reassessment, care planning, and discharge documentation. Support swallowing and communication needs, collaborate with patients and families, and follow patient-safety practices.
Requirements
- Active BLS certification.
- Required experience with any charting system.
- Work settings: acute care and adult rehabilitation facility.
- Billing and documentation: assessment; concurrent therapy documentation and treatment; discharge; evaluation; plan of care; reassessments.
- Dysphagia management: bedside swallow evaluation; compensatory strategies; conducting and interpreting modified barium swallow studies; Frazier Free Water Protocol; International Dysphagia Diet; modifying diet orders; oral motor; Passy Muir valves (required); suctioning; thickening agents; trach/vent (required).
- Evaluation tools: BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) knowledge/training required for SNF; WAB (Western Aphasia Battery) (required).
- Adult conditions and populations: CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident); degenerative diseases; dysarthria; dysphagia; fluency; hearing impairments (required); mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders (required); TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury); tracheostomy (required); ventilator dependent/assisted (required); voice.
- Other professional skills: patient/family education.
- Patient safety: recognizing signs and symptoms of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse.
Compensation & Why Quick2Hire
Pay is $53.00–$62.00 per hour. Quick2Hire is your staffing partner, with a dedicated recruiter supporting you throughout the assignment, reliable weekly pay, and per diem shifts for those seeking extra flexibility. Apply through Quick2Hire.
This healthcare facility is a cornerstone of medical excellence in the region, offering a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the diverse needs of the community. With a focus on patient-centered care, the facility provides primary care, urgent care, and specialized services such as cardiopulmonary testing, diagnostic imaging, and a state-of-the-art birthing center. The facility's commitment to compassionate care is evident in its extensive behavioral health and chemical dependency programs, ensuring holistic support for patients. Additionally, the presence of the Otto Klein Cancer Center and a robust orthopedics department highlights its dedication to specialized and advanced medical treatments.
Located in the picturesque town of Polson, MT, the facility serves a vibrant community nestled along the shores of Flathead Lake. This location offers healthcare professionals the unique opportunity to work in a serene environment that balances professional growth with quality of life. The facility is part of a not-for-profit Catholic health care ministry, emphasizing its mission to provide accessible, high-quality care while fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. With a commitment to innovation and community well-being, this healthcare facility is an ideal place for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of Montana.
Experience
- At least 2 years of experience.
- Travel experience required.
