Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist — Flexible PRN Hours

Ernest Health, Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Part time

Job summary

Central California Rehabilitation Hospital in Bakersfield, California is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for per diem coverage. The role focuses on assessing and treating speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders within an inpatient rehab setting.

Graduate degree in SLP and current California state license are required; ASHA CCC or CFY is preferred. BLS/CPR certification is also expected, with weekday and weekend PRN hours available.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA or CFY status or equivalent preferred.
• Two years’ experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, and swallowing disorders.
• Review medical history and develop diagnosis and treatment plans; implement plans with documentation and communication to other providers.
• Integrate the hospital’s mission and guiding principles into daily practice.

Skills

BLS certification

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate Degree in Speech Language Pathology

State SLP License (CA)

ASHA CCC/CFY preferred

Job description

Central California Rehabilitation Hospital in Bakersfield, California is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for per diem coverage. The role focuses on assessing and treating speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders within an inpatient rehab setting.

Graduate degree in SLP and current California state license are required; ASHA CCC or CFY is preferred. BLS/CPR certification is also expected, with weekday and weekend PRN hours available.