Speech Pathologist
Job Description
Location: California 93405
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Pay: $2,230 – $2,500 per week
Schedule: 5x8-hour shifts (40 hours/week)
Shift: Day Shift, typically 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (may vary 7:45 AM – 4:15 PM)
Days: Rotating schedule
Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd weekend (Saturday/Sunday)
Call: None
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders
Perform Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and patient assessments
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across acute care units
Document care, monitor outcomes, and supervise support staff
Job Requirements
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Experience:
Minimum 2 years acute care experience with adults (1 year accepted with acute internship)
MBS experience required (pediatric MBS a plus)
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Education:
Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology (Required)
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Licensure/Certifications:
Active Speech Pathologist license in the state of practice (Required)
BLS/CPR (AHA, ARC, or RQI) (Required)
ASHA CCC (Preferred)
Key Duties
Conduct evaluations and develop treatment plans
Provide care across units (ICU, Med-Surg, NICU, Peds, etc.)
Treat trach patients and perform inpatient/outpatient MBS studies
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure regulatory compliance
Supervise assistants and support staff as needed
Organizational Requirements
Must meet vaccination requirements (medical/religious exemptions may apply)
Commitment to patient safety and quality care
