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Travel Speech Language Pathologist – Inpatient Rehab | Napa, CA | 5x8 Days | Dysphagia + Acute Care REQUIRED

CompanyPurple Cow Recruiting
LocationNapa
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 5, 2026
About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
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Travel Speech Language Pathologist – Inpatient Rehab | Napa, CA | 5x8 Days | Dysphagia + Acute Care REQUIRED
SLP | Inpatient Rehab | Dysphagia | Neuro Rehab

Brandon Boughton
Call or Text: 570-220-3858
linkedin.com/in/brandon-boughton-8775792a9
Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Brandon directly.

Compensation details are customized for each traveler. Reach out for current pay packages and details.

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist for an inpatient rehabilitation assignment in Napa, California.

This role supports adult and geriatric patients in a structured inpatient rehab setting, focusing on dysphagia management, neuro rehabilitation, and speech/language recovery.

POSITION OVERVIEW
This assignment is ideal for SLPs experienced in inpatient rehab environments who are confident managing complex neurological and post-acute cases including stroke, TBI, and degenerative conditions.

ASSIGNMENT DETAILS
• 13-week contract
• Day shift 5x8s
• Hours: 09:00–17:00
• Weekend requirement: 1 weekend day per week
• Floating required to acute care units as needed
• No call required

COMPENSATION
Because travel rates change frequently based on market demand and facility needs, our recruiters provide the most current and competitive pay packages during your initial conversation. Each compensation package is customized and may include taxable hourly wages along with tax-free stipends when applicable.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform speech, language, and swallowing evaluations
• Manage dysphagia including bedside swallow and modified barium swallow studies
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Provide cognitive and communication therapy
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and safety
• Document care, evaluations, and progress notes
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary rehab team

WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Acute care hospital with inpatient rehab services
• Adult and geriatric population
• Approximate census: 10 patients
• Interdisciplinary team including PT, RT, pharmacy, and social services
• Epic charting system

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years SLP experience REQUIRED
• Inpatient rehab experience REQUIRED
• OUTPATIENT experience REQUIRED (HARD STOP)
• Dysphagia experience REQUIRED (HARD STOP)
• Active California SLP license REQUIRED (pending accepted)
• BLS certification required
• Must be comfortable treating adult and geriatric populations
• Must be willing to float within hospital
• Must meet 50-mile radius rule
• Locals accepted at lower rate
• RTO limited to 1 request (max 7 days)
• Must be willing to work weekends as required

Important Notes:
• Previous travel experience REQUIRED
• First-time travelers NOT accepted
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• 2 supervisory references required covering 1 year within last 3 years
• Modules non-billable (avg 16 hours)
• Housing may be limited in area

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Not ready to apply? That is completely fine. Many candidates prefer a brief, confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Brandon directly.

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.

Key Skills
Speech Language PathologyInpatient RehabilitationDysphagia ManagementNeuro RehabilitationAcute CareBedside Swallow EvaluationModified Barium Swallow StudiesCognitive TherapyCommunication TherapyEpic ChartingStroke RehabilitationTBI RehabilitationGeriatric CareInterdisciplinary CollaborationDocumentation
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HealthcareSocial Services
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Speech Language Pathologist will perform speech, language, and swallowing evaluations while managing dysphagia and neuro rehabilitation for adult and geriatric patients. They will also develop individualized treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in an inpatient rehab setting.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
12
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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