Travel Long Term Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist - $2,459 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical Benefits & 401k

24/7 Recruiter

Referral Bonuses

Housing Provided

Travel & License Reimbursement

Job summary

Jackson Therapy Partners seeks a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a 13-week assignment in Bakersfield, California. The role provides 40 hours per week on a typical M-F schedule in a travel capacity across diverse settings.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, has CFY completed with CCC from ASHA, and holds an active license. BLS may be required; housing, benefits, and relocation support are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Completion of CFY and CCC from ASHA
• Active State License required to start the assignment
• BLS certification may be required from AHA or ARC

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Long Term Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel SLP and use your skills where they’re needed most. You’ll help patients improve communication and swallowing disorders while exploring a new part of the country.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited educational program
• Completed CFY and current Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA
• Active State License is Required to Start the Assignment
• BLS Certification May Be Required from AHA or ARC

Assignment Details

• Schedule: M-F
• Weekend shifts optional

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a Traveling SLP and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.

Location Highlights

Bakersfield offers access to both outdoor recreation and city amenities in California's southern San Joaquin Valley. The Kern River Parkway Trail runs for more than 30 miles through the city, and Hart Memorial Park provides lakes, picnic areas, and open space just northeast of downtown. Sequoia National Forest is roughly 70 miles away for mountain hiking and camping, and Wind Wolves Preserve southwest of the city features over 90,000 acres of grassland and scenic trails. Downtown Bakersfield includes the Fox Theater and the Bakersfield Museum of Art, and the city sits along Highway 99 with regional access to Los Angeles in about 2 hours depending on traffic.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #434683. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Jackson Therapy Partners

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.