Speech Language Pathologist / SLP

Rehab Without Walls® is seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist to join our neurorehabilitation team in a flexible, PRN primary therapist role in Santa Cruz, CA. This opportunity allows you to work closely with a small caseload (approximately 10–20 hours per week; 2–3 clients) and support patients from initial evaluation through discharge, delivering meaningful care where life actually happens.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced SLP interested in serving as the primary therapist throughout the full episode of care. You’ll go beyond staged environments—supporting clients with everyday activities like cooking in their own kitchen, navigating grocery stores, dining out, enjoying outdoor activities, and returning to work. This role thrives with autonomy while valuing collaboration with a dynamic, interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans for patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Regularly re-assess the effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings, and family conferences.
• Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources.
• Communicate patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services, and family members.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Valid Speech-Language Pathology license in the state(s) of practice.
• Current CPR Certification in accordance with state regulations.
• A minimum of one year’s work experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury (preferred).
• Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds; moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting up to 100 pounds following safety procedures.
• Duties require fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking/standing for extended periods.
• Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently.
• A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule created by you—design a workweek that fits your lifestyle.
• Hourly pay—compensation for your time, not just visits.
• In-person, 1:1 therapy with the ability to complete documentation and communication from home.
• Continuity of care as the primary therapist from evaluation through discharge.
• Team collaboration and co-treat opportunities.
• Drive time paid at your clinical rate plus mileage reimbursement.
• No weekend shifts.
• Access to educational programs.
• Growth and advancement opportunities.

Pay

USD $60.00 - $70.00 / hour

About Us

Rehab Without Walls, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a revolutionary neurorehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment. It is designed to help people who have experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA regain functional capabilities through a continuum of care. By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process with industry-leading outcomes.