Travel Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist - $2,310 per week

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Orange, California. This inpatient role serves adults and geriatrics with swallowing, communication, cognitive and neurological disorders, and involves evaluating and treating a busy caseload in an acute care setting.

The position features 10-hour day shifts, 40 hours per week, a 13-week duration, and a start date of 01/05/2027, with two weekend shifts per month and no on-call requirement.

Qualifications

• At least one year of acute care experience.
• Stroke experience preferred.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Active California state license or pending submission.
• Competency performing Modified Barium Swallow studies.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language pathology services to adult and geriatric patients in acute care.
• Evaluate and treat swallowing, communication, cognitive and neurological disorders.
• Manage an average daily caseload of 810 patients.
• Documentation and coordination with care teams.

Skills

Acute care experience

MBS competency

Education

CA state license or pending

ACLS certification

BLS certification

FEES certification (preferred)

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 01/05/2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Speech Language Pathologist, Inpatient. This position provides speech-language pathology services to adult and geriatric patients in an acute care setting. The role includes evaluating and treating patients with swallowing, communication, cognitive, and neurological disorders while managing an average daily caseload of 810 patients.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week; two weekend shifts per month, scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays and not necessarily during the same weekend.
• Required Qualifications: At least one year of acute care experience; stroke experience; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; active California state license or proof of pending license submission; competency performing Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies; experience with required electronic charting system.
• Preferred Qualifications: Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) certification and experience with stroke center patients.
• Additional Information:
  • Adult and geriatric patient population.
  • First-time travelers may be considered.
  • No on-call requirement.
  • Orientation includes 20 hours.

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 #1343357. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: SP - SLP IP Speech Language Pathologist Inpatient.

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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus