Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – San Luis Obispo, CA - URGENT

Talented Medical Solutions; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Sierra Vista in San Luis Obispo, CA seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for acute care. The role covers hospital-wide therapy services, including MBSS, ICU, and tracheostomy care with a weekend rotation. The assignment is 13 weeks with a 40-hour workweek and day shifts.

Floating between Sierra Vista and Twin Cities may occur, with 7:45–5:00 schedules on some days. Prior acute-care experience is required; MBSS proficiency is essential for this inpatient program.

Qualifications

• Proficient MBSS performance required.
• 2 years acute-care experience with adults.
• Ability to float across hospital units as needed.
• Weekend rotation is required; schedule varies slightly.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language pathology services hospital-wide.
• Perform MBSS and related swallow studies for inpatients and outpatients.
• Care for ICU and tracheostomy patients as part of the acute-care team.
• Coordinate care across units and support staff as needed.

Skills

MBSS proficiency

Acute-care experience

Unit-to-unit float

Weekend shift readiness

Job description

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Acute Care – San Luis Obispo, CA - URGENT

Facility: Adventist Health Sierra Vista

Address: 1010 Murray Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Location: San Luis Obispo, CA

Unit: Clinical Care / Acute Care

Assignment: 13 weeks

Assignment Details

• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• End Date: 01/10/2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days – 1st shift
• Schedule: 5×8s
• Hours: 40 hours/week
• Hours: Approximately 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, with some schedule variability
• Alternative Start: Some days may begin at 7:45 AM for rounds and end around 4:15 PM
• Call: No
• Weekend Rotation: Required — likely every 3rd Saturday/Sunday
• Floating: Yes — between Sierra Vista and Adventist Health Twin Cities
• Pay: $65–$67/hour
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,600–$2,680/week

Clinical Details

• Provides speech therapy services throughout the hospital
• Patient populations include:
  • Day Stay
  • NICU
  • SDU
  • Med/Surg
  • Pediatrics
  • ICU
• Acute-care inpatient services
• Outpatient Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS)
• ICU patient care
• Trach patient experience
• Modified Barium Swallow Studies required
• Lift equipment available
• Scrubs: Not provided; no specific color required

Requirements

• 2 years of acute-care experience with adults
• 1 year of experience may be considered if an internship was completed in an acute-care setting
• Must be proficient in conducting MBSS
• Acute-care hospital experience required
• Experience with adult patients
• Experience with tracheostomy patients preferred/expected based on assignment
• Ability to work across multiple hospital units
• Ability to float between Sierra Vista and Twin Cities
• Weekend rotation required