Speech/Language Pathologist: Speech/Language Pathologist

Job Description:

Join a rehabilitation therapy travel assignment in Santa Cruz supporting inpatient and outpatient cardiac rehabilitation and acute rehabilitation services. You will work with patients recovering from spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, strokes, cardiac conditions, orthopedic injuries, and other physical disabilities. Experience across orthopedic, neurologic, and cardiac rehabilitation is important, with opportunities to support a range of therapy needs. The schedule includes varied daytime hours, weekend rotation, and collaboration across rehabilitation units. First-time travelers are welcome, and Spanish-speaking clinicians are preferred.

Weather:

Santa Cruz typically offers mild coastal weather with cool mornings, comfortable afternoons, refreshing ocean breezes, and occasional periods of rain. The moderate climate makes it easy to enjoy outdoor activities between shifts.

Fun Things To Do:

• Coastal Outing: Walk along Santa Cruz beaches and enjoy the ocean views.

• Local Exploration: Visit downtown Santa Cruz for shops, cafés, and local dining.

• Day Trip: Explore the redwood forests and scenic trails near the Santa Cruz Mountains.

• Day Trip: Spend a day in Monterey and enjoy its waterfront, galleries, and restaurants.

• Day Trip: Take a scenic drive along the coast toward Big Sur.

Job Specifics:

City and State: Santa Cruz, California

Shift: 8-hour days with varied start times beginning at 6:30 a.m.; every-other-weekend rotation may apply

Duration: 13 weeks, 40 hours per week