Location: Gilroy, CA

Start Date: 12-10-2025

End Date: 03-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Hours per Week: 30

Candidate Pay Rate: $62 per hour

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 communication and swallowing disorders using evidence-based evaluations
• Develop individualized treatment plans that make measurable impact
• Deliver compassionate, goal-directed therapy to patients of varied ages
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Document progress clearly and timely to support continuity of care
• Educate patients, families, and staff to ensure carryover and safety
• Adapt therapy approaches for diverse needs and clinical settings

Qualifications

• Valid California Speech-Language Pathology license or eligibility to obtain one
• ASHA CCC-SLP strongly preferred or in-progress
• Active professional liability coverage (or ability to obtain)
• Current CPR/BLS certification preferred
• Comfortable working in diverse clinical settings and collaborating with teams
• Excellent clinical reasoning, documentation skills, and patient rapport

Education

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong assessment and treatment planning skills in speech, language, and swallowing
• Proficiency with patient documentation and outcome measurement
• Ability to adapt therapy for pediatrics through adults as needed
• Clear communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Time management and caseload prioritization in fast-paced environments
• Familiarity with teletherapy is a plus

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your contract comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options so you stay healthy on the road
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Continuing education support and CEU resources to grow your skills
• A supportive team that values you and your clinical expertise
• Travel reimbursement and onboarding assistance to simplify your move
• Referral bonus program for bringing great clinicians into the network

Travel Perks: Explore Gilroy, CA

Explore Gilroy’s local charm while on assignment: visit the famous Gilroy Premium Outlets for great shopping, sample local bites at farmer’s markets and garlic-themed eateries (the area is known for its garlic!), and enjoy nearby outdoor spaces like Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch County Park for hiking, picnics, and water activities. Weekend trips are easy — drive to Santa Cruz for beaches and boardwalk fun, or head to Monterey and Big Sur for scenic coastal adventures. Wine country experiences and quaint small-town attractions in Santa Clara County are also within reach.

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