Travel Speech-Language Pathologist - $2,419 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Modesto, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 07/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Join a leading therapy staffing partner as a travel Speech-Language Pathologist and use your skills where they are needed most. You will evaluate and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders in a skilled nursing facility setting. Apply today and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited educational program.
• Completed Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA.
• Active California SLP license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in skilled nursing facilities or long-term care preferred.
• Experience with dysphagia assessment and treatment, instrumental assessment familiarity (FEES or MBS) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage caseloads, document per state and facility guidelines, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift Name: Days.

Location Highlights

Modesto, CA offers a central location in California's Central Valley with access to urban and outdoor amenities. Modesto is approximately 60 miles east of Oakland and 90 miles south of Sacramento, providing regional rail and highway connections for easy travel. The city is near Yosemite National Park (about 1.5 to 2 hours drive) and Stanislaus National Forest (within 1 hour), offering hiking and water recreation opportunities. Modesto is known for its historic downtown McHenry Avenue Arts & Entertainment District and the Gallo Center for the Arts, providing dining, cultural events, and live performances within short commutes. The area suits clinicians seeking a suburban lifestyle with convenient access to major Northern California cities, vineyards in the Central Valley, and outdoor adventure options along the Sierra foothills.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to impacting others. A comprehensive benefits package is available starting your first day.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a traveling SLP for flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Opportunities include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts supported by an AI-enhanced career app for therapy professionals.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. Diversity and inclusion are valued.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #444368. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Jackson Therapy Partners

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.