Speech Language Pathologist Per Diem

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

Overview

Speech Language Pathologist – Per Diem - Bakersfield, California

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

• Weekday and Weekend PRN hours available

Central California Rehabilitation Hospital in Bakersfield, California is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehab hospital offering comprehensive rehabilitative services to patients in the Central Valley.

We specialize in helping individuals bounce back from life‑altering health events such as strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic conditions.

Our dedicated team provides a full spectrum of therapies – physical, occupational, speech, and more – utilizing advanced technologies and evidence-based techniques to accelerate healing.

At Central California Rehabilitation Hospital, patients receive care in a comfortable, encouraging environment with private rooms and fully equipped therapy gyms. Accredited and honored among the nation’s top rehabilitation facilities, we are committed to exceptional patient outcomes and proudly serve as a center of hope and recovery for our community.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus on enhancing the employees’ work experience, recognizing, and celebrating achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

What you bring:

A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.

Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Speech Language Pathology.

Current State Speech Language Pathology License.

Current CPR

Qualifications

Required Skills:

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

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Uses specialized knowledge and training in speech language pathology services as well as independent judgment and discretion to assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders. Independently examines patient's medical history and develops diagnosis and treatment plans and then implements those treatment plans with full responsibility for preparation of related documentation and patient and other medical provider communication. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Posted Total Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $
Minimum Salary
USD $70.00/Hr.
Maximum Salary
USD $70.00/Hr.