Speech Language Pathologist
Location: Red Bluff, CA
Start Date: 01-19-2026
End Date: 04-20-2026
Contract Type: Contract
Shift Type: Days, 10-hour day shifts (EOW rotation), first-to-float assignment to Mercy Medical Center Redding as needed — exact start/end times vary by facility
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $58 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
- Provide skilled speech-language pathology assessment and treatment for acute-care patients
- Develop individualized treatment plans and document progress accurately in Cerner
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and therapists to coordinate patient-centered care
- Deliver evidence-based dysphagia and communication interventions to improve outcomes
- Educate patients and families on communication strategies and discharge plans
- Participate in unit-based meetings and contribute to quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Active California Speech-Language Pathology license (required)
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (required)
- Minimum 2 years of SLP experience, preferably in acute care
- Experience with Cerner charting/documentation
- Comfort and ability to float to Mercy Medical Center Redding as needed
- Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Knowledge & Skills
- Clinical expertise in adult dysphagia and cognitive-communication disorders
- Proficient documentation skills within Cerner or similar EMR systems
- Ability to prioritize caseloads in an acute care, fast-paced environment
- Skilled at patient and family education, discharge planning, and care coordination
- Experience working as part of an allied health team and communicating with multidisciplinary staff
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
- Paid time off to rest, recharge, and be your best
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your career growth
- Professional development and continuing education support
- A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise
- Guaranteed 40 hours per week for predictable scheduling
- Orientation and onboarding hours to help you hit the ground running
- Flexible scheduling conversations — we try to work with your life
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Speech Language Pathologist? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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