Travel Speech Language Pathologist Job
Monterey, CA
Contracted
Cypress Ridge Care Center
Mid Level
Embark on a transformative journey as a Speech Language Pathologist in Monterey, California, where your expertise will illuminate the lives of patients across communication and swallowing challenges. This opportunity places you at the heart of a coastal community renowned for its natural beauty, rich culture, and collaborative healthcare environment. Imagine guiding individuals and families toward clearer communication, safer swallowing, and renewed confidence every day, while enjoying the refreshing ocean air, the scenic coastline, and the unique charm of the Monterey Bay area. Beyond the immediate impact you’ll have in clinics, patients’ progress can ripple outward to schools, homes, and communities, creating lasting, meaningful change. You’ll also have the chance to explore California’s stunning landscapes—from the rocky shoreline and coastal trails to charming seaside towns—creating a balanced, inspiring backdrop for your professional and personal growth.
Location benefits: Monterey offers a compelling blend of high-quality clinical resources, access to multidisciplinary teams, and a welcoming community that values patient-centered care. Working here means engaging with seasoned colleagues, specialized programs, and supportive administrative structures designed to elevate your clinical practice. The coastal climate, walkable neighborhoods, and thriving cultural scene provide an exceptional quality of life that supports sustained focus and compassion in patient care. If your aspirations include broader experiences, the role also presents opportunities to work in various locations across the U.S., expanding your professional horizons while remaining part of a trusted network that prioritizes stability, continuity of care, and scheduled, reliable assignments. Expect competitive neighborhoods nearby for living arrangements, community connections that foster professional camaraderie, and a work culture that respects your time and expertise while enabling you to broaden your clinical scope.
Role specifics and benefits:
- Core responsibilities and clinical impact: Conduct comprehensive speech and language assessments across diverse age groups, develop individualized treatment plans, implement evidence-based therapy techniques to improve articulation, language comprehension, fluency, voice, and swallowing function, and monitor progress with precise data collection. Collaborate closely with physicians, audiologists, occupational therapists, and educators to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care plans. Provide caregiver and family training to support carryover in daily activities and optimize long-term outcomes. Maintain accurate documentation, ensure regulatory compliance, and participate in interdisciplinary rounds to align goals with overall patient care.
- Professional growth and specialty opportunities: Access ongoing professional development, mentorship from experienced clinicians, and potential for specialty certifications within SLP domains. Engage in case consultations, quality-improvement initiatives, and research-informed practice to continually elevate the standard of care delivered. Benefit from a culture that encourages curiosity, reflective practice, and the pursuit of clinical excellence, enabling you to expand your clinical repertoire and leadership capacity within the specialty.
- Compensation and perks: Enjoy a competitive weekly pay range of $2,044-$2,132, with guaranteed hours of 38 per week during the assignment, designed to provide financial stability and predictable scheduling. The package includes a signing bonus and housing assistance to ease relocation and accommodation logistics, with options for extension opportunities that allow you to deepen your impact in the same site or pursue new challenges across the network. You’ll also receive comprehensive support from a dedicated team available 24/7 while traveling with the company, ensuring you have timely access to guidance, problem-solving, and resource coordination no matter where your assignments take you.
- Work environment and travel framework: Thrive in a setting that values teamwork, transparency, and patient-first care. The travel-enabled model offers you the flexibility to work in varied clinical environments—from hospital-based clinics to outpatient settings—while enjoying a structured schedule, robust administrative support, and streamlined processes that let you focus on therapy and patient outcomes. If you prefer to concentrate your experience in a single location initially, the Monterey posting provides a stable base with the possibility of future rotations to other communities, maintaining continuity of care and professional relationships.
Company values: Our organization is built on empowering its clinicians, supporting continuous career advancement, and fostering a nurturing, inclusive workplace. We champion collaborative practice, ethical clinical delivery, and patient dignity, with a commitment to equitable access to high-quality care for all families. You’ll find mentorship, transparent communication, and opportunities to influence service design as the company invests in your professional journey. A culture of recognition, constructive feedback, and shared accountability ensures that your contributions are valued, your growth is intentional, and your well-being is prioritized as you advance within the specialty.
Call to action: If you’re a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist ready to expand your impact in a location celebrated for its beauty and its professional excellence, apply today. This is your chance to join a forward-thinking team that honors your expertise, invests in your development, and supports your journey as a leader in speech-language pathology. Embrace the Monterey experience and the broader opportunities across the U.S.—shape brighter communication futures while enjoying a rewarding, sustainable career.
Note: hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Location benefits: Monterey offers a compelling blend of high-quality clinical resources, access to multidisciplinary teams, and a welcoming community that values patient-centered care. Working here means engaging with seasoned colleagues, specialized programs, and supportive administrative structures designed to elevate your clinical practice. The coastal climate, walkable neighborhoods, and thriving cultural scene provide an exceptional quality of life that supports sustained focus and compassion in patient care. If your aspirations include broader experiences, the role also presents opportunities to work in various locations across the U.S., expanding your professional horizons while remaining part of a trusted network that prioritizes stability, continuity of care, and scheduled, reliable assignments. Expect competitive neighborhoods nearby for living arrangements, community connections that foster professional camaraderie, and a work culture that respects your time and expertise while enabling you to broaden your clinical scope.
Role specifics and benefits:
- Core responsibilities and clinical impact: Conduct comprehensive speech and language assessments across diverse age groups, develop individualized treatment plans, implement evidence-based therapy techniques to improve articulation, language comprehension, fluency, voice, and swallowing function, and monitor progress with precise data collection. Collaborate closely with physicians, audiologists, occupational therapists, and educators to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care plans. Provide caregiver and family training to support carryover in daily activities and optimize long-term outcomes. Maintain accurate documentation, ensure regulatory compliance, and participate in interdisciplinary rounds to align goals with overall patient care.
- Professional growth and specialty opportunities: Access ongoing professional development, mentorship from experienced clinicians, and potential for specialty certifications within SLP domains. Engage in case consultations, quality-improvement initiatives, and research-informed practice to continually elevate the standard of care delivered. Benefit from a culture that encourages curiosity, reflective practice, and the pursuit of clinical excellence, enabling you to expand your clinical repertoire and leadership capacity within the specialty.
- Compensation and perks: Enjoy a competitive weekly pay range of $2,044-$2,132, with guaranteed hours of 38 per week during the assignment, designed to provide financial stability and predictable scheduling. The package includes a signing bonus and housing assistance to ease relocation and accommodation logistics, with options for extension opportunities that allow you to deepen your impact in the same site or pursue new challenges across the network. You’ll also receive comprehensive support from a dedicated team available 24/7 while traveling with the company, ensuring you have timely access to guidance, problem-solving, and resource coordination no matter where your assignments take you.
- Work environment and travel framework: Thrive in a setting that values teamwork, transparency, and patient-first care. The travel-enabled model offers you the flexibility to work in varied clinical environments—from hospital-based clinics to outpatient settings—while enjoying a structured schedule, robust administrative support, and streamlined processes that let you focus on therapy and patient outcomes. If you prefer to concentrate your experience in a single location initially, the Monterey posting provides a stable base with the possibility of future rotations to other communities, maintaining continuity of care and professional relationships.
Company values: Our organization is built on empowering its clinicians, supporting continuous career advancement, and fostering a nurturing, inclusive workplace. We champion collaborative practice, ethical clinical delivery, and patient dignity, with a commitment to equitable access to high-quality care for all families. You’ll find mentorship, transparent communication, and opportunities to influence service design as the company invests in your professional journey. A culture of recognition, constructive feedback, and shared accountability ensures that your contributions are valued, your growth is intentional, and your well-being is prioritized as you advance within the specialty.
Call to action: If you’re a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist ready to expand your impact in a location celebrated for its beauty and its professional excellence, apply today. This is your chance to join a forward-thinking team that honors your expertise, invests in your development, and supports your journey as a leader in speech-language pathology. Embrace the Monterey experience and the broader opportunities across the U.S.—shape brighter communication futures while enjoying a rewarding, sustainable career.
Note: hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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