Location: Los Angeles, CA

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 05-16-2026

Shift Type: Sunday-Saturday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (day)

Hours per Week: 35

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 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 patients’ speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing needs using evidence-based tools
• Develop personalized treatment plans that target meaningful functional goals
• Deliver high-quality therapy with clear progress notes and measurable outcomes
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and support transitions
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers to maximize carryover and functional gains
• Document timely, accurate clinical records in the facility’s system and communicate updates to the team
• Contribute to a positive clinical culture by mentoring peers and sharing best practices

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent clinical degree
• Licensed or license-eligible to practice Speech-Language Pathology in California
• ASHA CCC-SLP credential preferred or working toward certification
• Experience evaluating and treating a varied caseload in inpatient or outpatient settings preferred
• Strong clinical documentation skills and familiarity with electronic medical records
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Education

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid knowledge of assessment tools and evidence-based SLP interventions
• Skilled in dysphagia management, cognitive-communication, and expressive/receptive language therapy
• Comfortable working with diverse age groups and complex caseloads
• Proficient documentation and clinical reasoning skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams
• Time management and organizational skills to balance evaluations, treatments, and documentation

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay current and compliant
• Paid time off so you can recharge and come back energized
• Generous housing stipend to make your contract stay comfortable
• Travel reimbursement to take the stress out of getting here
• 401K retirement savings plan because your future matters
• Life insurance and workplace protections for peace of mind
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your expertise and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Los Angeles, CA

Explore the best of Los Angeles during your contract: soak up sun and people-watch at Santa Monica and Venice Beach, hike to stunning city views at Griffith Park and Runyon Canyon, visit world-class museums like The Getty Center and LACMA, stroll the Hollywood Walk of Fame or the Santa Monica Pier, and enjoy an incredible, diverse food scene. Weekend escapes to Malibu, Santa Barbara, or Joshua Tree are easy options for a quick recharge.

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