Location: Marysville, CA

Start Date: 03-03-2026

End Date: 06-02-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Day

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $77 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

• Conduct timely, comprehensive assessments of speech, language, cognition, and swallowing — often within 24 hours of physician referral
• Develop functional therapy diagnoses and measurable prognoses tailored to each resident
• Design and implement individualized, evidence‑based treatment plans and adjust them as residents progress
• Deliver direct therapy for communication and dysphagia, including compensatory strategies and cognitive‑communication interventions
• Lead and document group therapy sessions and create clear, timely clinical documentation (evals, daily notes, weekly updates, 14‑day physician reports, discharge summaries)
• Educate residents, families, and nursing/CNA staff on communication strategies and safe swallowing techniques
• Coordinate care with nurses, physicians, PT/OT, dietary, and social work to optimize outcomes and support discharge planning
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with Medicare/Medicaid documentation standards (PDPM, Title 22, CMS)

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech‑Language Pathology from an accredited institution (required)
• Current California SLP license (temporary RPE accepted if active application in process)
• BLS/CPR certification (current) — required
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SLP) from ASHA preferred
• Experience in skilled nursing facility, geriatric, or rehabilitation settings preferred
• If supervising SLPAs: at least 2 years (or 3,120 hours) of experience and familiarity with CA supervision rules
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and communication skills

Education

• Master's degree in Speech‑Language Pathology (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in dysphagia assessment and management and safe swallowing strategies
• Experience with cognitive‑communication therapy and stroke/dementia populations
• Thorough knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid documentation, PDPM, Title 22, and CMS requirements
• Proficiency in timely, compliant documentation (evaluations, progress notes, POC logs, billing docs)
• Excellent interdisciplinary collaboration and discharge planning abilities
• Ability to manage clinical productivity and scheduling while maintaining high quality care
• Comfort leading patient/family education and group therapy sessions

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your contract life easier and less wallet-stressing
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your CA paperwork smooth
• Supportive team environment where your clinical judgment is valued and collaboration is real
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments and maintain work-life balance
• Professional development support and CEU opportunities so your skills keep growing
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options available to protect you and your family
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, build your network, get rewarded
• Clear onboarding and clinical support in a facility focused on quality outcomes

Travel Perks: Explore Marysville, CA

Explore the Yuba‑Sutter region with easy access to outdoor recreation along the Feather River and nearby Lake Oroville for hiking, boating, and picnics. Enjoy Marysville's historic downtown, local farmers' markets, and community events. For weekend trips, Sacramento is a short drive away for museums, dining, and city amenities — perfect for mixing a little urban fun into your contract adventure.

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