Travel Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist - $3,290 per week

Cross Country Allied; Porterville (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance with prescription

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a 13-week assignment in Porterville, California. The role involves inpatient and outpatient services across ICU, telemetry, medical-surgical units, and pediatrics.

You will perform tracheal tube assessments, collaborate with radiology for modified barium studies, and participate in the Stroke Committee, with support from respiratory services.

Qualifications

• California license (Speech-Language Pathology) required at submission time.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language pathology services for inpatients across ICU, telemetry, M/S, emergency, and subacute settings.
• Treat primarily pediatric and school-aged outpatients.
• Perform tracheal tube assessments including tubes with blow-by oxygen.
• Collaborate with radiology for modified barium studies.
• Participate in the Stroke Committee and coordinate with respiratory services.

Skills

Inpatient care

Pediatrics focus

Education

California license (Speech-Language Pathology)

BLS certification

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Porterville, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 12/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Care. This 13-week assignment provides speech-language pathology services for inpatients across intensive care, telemetry, medical-surgical, emergency, and subacute settings, as well as primarily pediatric and school-aged outpatients. The role includes tracheal tube assessments, modified barium studies, participation in the Stroke Committee, and collaboration with respiratory services.

Job Details

• Schedule: 8-hour day shifts, 40 hours per week, for a 13-week assignment.
• Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and a California license required at the time of submission; minimum of 2 years of experience required.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides care for inpatients in intensive care, telemetry, medical-surgical, emergency, and subacute settings.
  • Treats primarily pediatric and school-aged outpatients.
  • Common diagnoses include acute respiratory failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, developmental delays, stroke, and dementia.
  • Performs baseline, new-admission, and standard assessments for patients with tracheal tubes, including tracheal tubes with blow-by oxygen.
  • Performs modified barium studies in collaboration with a radiologist and X-ray technologist.
  • Participates in the Stroke Committee.
  • Receives support from respiratory services for tracheal tube and ventilator-related care.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1347949. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: SP - SLP ACUTE Speech Language Pathologist ACUTE.

About Cross Country Allied

You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands‑on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.