Location: Castro Valley, 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, diagnose, and develop individualized treatment plans for speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders
• Deliver evidence-based therapy with compassion and clear goals that track patient progress
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals to coordinate holistic care
• Document assessments and progress notes in the medical record accurately and on time
• Provide family education and training to support carryover and functional outcomes
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and discharge planning to optimize transitions

Qualifications

• Active state licensure in Speech-Language Pathology or ability to obtain California licensure
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred or equivalent clinical credential
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Comfortable working with diverse patient populations across the lifespan
• Clean background check and up-to-date immunizations as required by facility
• Excellent communication skills, organization, and professional bedside manner

Education

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong assessment skills across speech, language, cognition, and swallowing domains
• Familiarity with standardized testing and evidence-based treatment approaches
• Skilled in developing measurable treatment goals and documenting functional progress
• Ability to adapt therapy to cultural and linguistic needs of patients
• Comfortable using electronic health records and telehealth platforms
• Team-focused mindset with strong collaboration and patient advocacy abilities

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your contract comfortable
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage so you can stay healthy
• Professional licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts
• Travel reimbursement and relocation support for a smooth move
• Access to continuing education and career development opportunities
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your voice and clinical judgment
• Referral and employee appreciation programs to reward your network and hard work

Travel Perks: Explore Castro Valley, CA

Castro Valley sits in the heart of the East Bay with quick access to outdoor adventures and cultural hotspots. Spend your weekends hiking the redwoods at Redwood Regional Park or exploring the trails and reservoir at Lake Chabot. Enjoy local green space at Don Castro Regional Recreation Area and the farmers market and quaint shops in Castro Valley Village. For city life, BART and nearby highways make it easy to visit Oakland, Berkeley, and San Francisco for dining, museums, and live music. If you crave a weekend escape, the wine country of Livermore and the Pacific coast are within easy driving distance.

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