Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Palo Alto, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 09/13/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Inpatient position is located in Palo Alto, California. This role involves providing comprehensive clinical care for adult patients within an inpatient setting, including evaluation, treatment, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The SLP will perform diagnostic assessments and develop individualized treatment plans to address communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, utilizing advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practices.
Job Details
- Shift Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, with a minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Master's or Doctorate degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program; licensure as an SLP; certification in Basic Life Support; at least 3 years of acute care experience, preferably in a Level 1 trauma center; competency in videofluoroscopic swallow studies; active licensure in the state of California
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in an inpatient adult care setting and participating in interdisciplinary care planning; familiarity with hospital documentation and billing procedures; strong communication and clinical decision-making skills
- Additional Information: Involves direct patient care in adult inpatient units, performing assessments including videofluoroscopic swallow studies, and participating in care conferences and rounds. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in developing and adapting treatment plans based on individual needs, including age, developmental stage, and cultural considerations. The position emphasizes collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care across settings.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Allied Job ID #1289270. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: SP - SLP IP Speech Language Pathologist Inpatient.
About Cross Country Allied
You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus