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

TMS; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for Acute Care at Adventist Health Sierra Vista in San Luis Obispo, CA. The role covers a hospital-wide scope with MBSS requirements and ICU experience, while floating between Sierra Vista and Twin Cities.

The assignment is 13 weeks, with day shifts, 40 hours per week, and a weekend rotation. Start date 10/12/2026 through 01/10/2027.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Provides speech therapy services throughout the hospital
• Treats patients across Day Stay, NICU, SDU, Med/Surg, Pediatrics, ICU, and outpatient services
• Performs Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS)
• ICU patient care and MBSS required
• Scrubs not provided and no color requirement

Skills

MBSS

Acute-care

Adult patients

Tracheostomy care

Floating

Job description

Talented Medical Solutions
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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

Start Date: 10/12/2026

End Date: 01/10/2027

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days – 1st shift

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

Outpatient Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS)

ICU patient care

Modified Barium Swallow Studies required

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