Travel Speech Language Pathologist; SLP - in Marysville, CA

Speech Language Pathologist
Location: Marysville, CA
Agency: Thrive Staffing
Pay: $2,672 to $2,866 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 3/3/2026

Allied Travel Careers  is working with Thrive Staffing to find a qualified Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Marysville, California, 95901!

Job Title: Speech Therapist, Rehab, SLP

City/State: Marysville, California

Shift: 8 Hour Days, 08:00:00-16:00:00

Contract Length: 8.00-5,91

Start Date: 03/03/2026

Job Description:

Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing (dysphagia) disorders in a geriatric, medically complex population in a subacute/long-term SNF setting. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and support quality patient outcomes and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations within 24 hours of physician referral to assess speech, language, cognition, and swallowing.
• Develop a functional therapy diagnosis and prognosis.
• Design and implement individualized treatment plans, use evidence-based interventions, adjust treatment based on progress, and establish clear, measurable goals.
• Provide direct therapy addressing communication and swallowing disorders in residents, including compensatory strategies, cognitive-communication interventions, and group therapy when appropriate.
• Document accurately and timely: evaluation reports, daily treatment notes, weekly progress updates, 14-day physician progress reports, discharge summaries, billing documentation, and any POC (plan of care) logs.
• Educate residents, families, and nursing/CNA staff on communication strategies, safe swallowing techniques, and home-exercise programs.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team nurses, physicians, PT/OT, dietary, social work to optimize patient outcomes and support discharge planning.
• Participate in quality improvement and facility initiatives; advocate for patient-centered care, ethical practice, and compliance with Medicare/Medicaid documentation standards (PDPM, Title 22, CMS).
• If supervising SLPAs or therapy aides, ensure compliance with California regulations: supervisor must have =2 years experience (or 3,120 hours), provide direct supervision for 20% of duties for first 90 days, and complete CEUs in supervision.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
• Current California SLP license. Temporary RPE license accepted if in process.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA preferred.
• Experience in skilled nursing facility or geriatric/rehabilitation settings preferred.
• Strong skills in clinical assessment and treatment planning, plus excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid billing, PDPM requirements, and California regulations (Title 22, CMS, etc.).
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.

About Thrive Staffing

Thrive Staffing is a dedicated healthcare staffing company specializing in forging purposeful relationships with healthcare organizations and exceptional healthcare providers.

Our services extend across the healthcare sector in all 50 states, from inpatient hospital systems to home health, hospice, outpatient clinics, rehab facilities, and senior living environments. Our expertise offers a wide variety of support to the healthcare organizations we serve and provides opportunities of employment for our dedicated team of healthcare providers.

Our Areas of Healthcare Staffing Expertise:
- Travel Nursing
- Direct/Permanent Placement
- Allied Health Professionals
- PRN/Per Diem Staffing
- Home Health and Case Management
- Interim Leadership
- Preceptors

Our leaders embody our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Their unique blend of industry knowledge and commitment to individual growth shapes our approach and drives our success.

Ben Rascona, co-founder and CEO:
With a heartfelt commitment to making a difference in the industry, Ben brings a wealth of experience and a genuine dedication to providing exceptional staffing solutions. Through a visionary approach and a strong focus on quality, Ben ensures that Thrive Staffing exceeds industry standards, connecting talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities while positively impacting patient care.

David Gibson, co-founder and CFO:
David is a seasoned senior medical group executive with expertise at the intersection of strategy, patient services, growth, complex operations, revenue enhancement, compliance, and cost management. He brings strong financial and people skills to the table, honed over decades of experience in the healthcare industry.

Enhance your team and improve your patient outcomes with Thrive Staffing. Get started with a FREE client consultation:

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Core Mandatory Part III

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