Travel Speech Language Pathologist Job in Santa Cruz, CA | Days (5x8)
Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital
Santa Cruz, CA
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Speech Language Pathologist in Santa Cruz, CA
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$2,222
Setting
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Travel · Therapy
Shift
Days
5×8 hrs
Start Date
12/07
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This travel Speech Language Pathologist job in Santa Cruz, CA with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Speech Language Pathologist contract at Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital. This role pays $2,222 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital
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Location: Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (5x8)
- Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
- Setting: Contact for details
Responsibilities
- Evaluate speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing function and establish individualized treatment plans
- Deliver skilled therapy for communication and swallowing disorders across the assigned caseload
- Assess and manage dysphagia, including diet-texture recommendations and participation in instrumental swallow studies when assigned
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on communication and safe-swallowing strategies
Travel Speech Language Pathologist Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Speech Language Pathologist experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by California and national regulatory bodies.
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FAQs – Travel Speech Language Pathologist Jobs Near Santa Cruz, CA
Do I need my CCC-SLP for travel SLP jobs?
Almost always. Along with a license or compact privilege for the assignment state, most facilities require ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence, and several states build CCC-equivalent requirements into licensure. ASHA allows clinical fellows to complete their fellowship in many settings, but most agencies and facilities don't place fellows on travel contracts, so finishing the CF first widens your options. BLS is also typically required.
How do medical and school-based travel SLP jobs differ?
Medical SLP roles may focus on swallowing, cognitive-communication, trach or vent populations, and instrumental assessments such as MBS or FEES. School assignments center on evaluations, IEPs, educational participation, progress reporting, and school calendars. The two settings require different experience, workflows, and sometimes additional credentials.
What caseload and responsibilities should I clarify before accepting a travel SLP job?
Ask about setting, age group, caseload size, productivity or service-minute expectations, evaluation responsibilities, documentation, and whether the role includes specialty work such as MBS, FEES, AAC, or IEP management. These details can change the assignment significantly even when two postings share the same SLP title.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Explore Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz, CA, has a quieter outdoor side around Arana Gulch, an open space beside the small craft harbor. The city's outpatient care includes physical and occupational therapy. The gulch offers hiking and harbor overlooks, giving a traveler somewhere to spend time on land without making a trip into the mountains. Nearby Frederick Street Park adds shady picnic spots and a dog park, useful for outdoor meals or a stay with a pet. Around the harbor, coffee shops and seafood restaurants make the waterfront a destination even without booking a boat trip. Kayak rentals at the harbor let travelers explore the water without transporting equipment for an assignment, adding a different view of the waterfront beyond its walking paths.
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Travel Speech Language Pathologist · Santa Cruz, CA · $2,222 /wk