Location: Gilroy, CA

Start Date: 02-06-2026

End Date: 05-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $68 - $72 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

• Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders using evidence-based assessments
• Develop individualized treatment plans that support meaningful functional outcomes
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered therapy across age groups and settings
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic care
• Document progress clearly and timely in the electronic medical record
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers to support carryover and home programs
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to quality improvement efforts

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in California
• ASHA CCC-SLP preferred or actively pursuing certification
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification preferred
• Comfortable working in fast-paced clinical environments and adapting to patient needs
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to care
• Clinical experience with conversational and functional goals preferred

Education

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in comprehensive speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing evaluations
• Proven ability to design and implement individualized treatment plans
• Familiarity with common therapy techniques and evidence-based practices
• Competent with clinical documentation and basic EMR navigation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to educate and engage patients and families in therapy goals

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment stress-free
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork is the least of your worries
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Professional development support to grow your clinical skills
• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical judgment
• Flexible scheduling options to help balance life and work
• Referral recognition program for recommending great colleagues

Travel Perks: Explore Gilroy, CA

Gilroy sits at the south end of Silicon Valley and offers a surprising amount to explore between shifts. Enjoy nearby hiking in Uvas Canyon County Park and Henry W. Coe State Park, unwind at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, shop at Gilroy Premium Outlets, and savor local wineries and farm-to-table restaurants. You are also a short drive from Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz for ocean views, beaches, and wharf-side dining, plus day-trip options to San Jose for city attractions and museums.

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