Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $2,114 per week

Thrive Staffing; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a 13-week travel assignment in Northridge, California. The role requires delivering high-quality care for patients with speech and language disorders, with collaboration across a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will assess, develop treatment plans, and implement interventions to improve communication and swallowing abilities, working in a dynamic hospital setting with both inpatient and outpatient populations.

Qualifications

• CCC-SLP certification required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in speech-language pathology
• Travel therapy experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and develop treatment plans for speech and swallowing disorders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement therapeutic interventions.
• Manage inpatient and outpatient cases including stroke, TBI, and neuro disorders.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure patient safety.

Education

CCC-SLP Certification (ASHA)

BLS Certification

Job description

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Northridge, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Speech Therapist

Job Summary

The Speech Therapist will provide high-quality care for patients with speech and language disorders. They will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, providing assessments, developing treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' communication and swallowing abilities.

Job Details

• Unit Type: Speech Pathology
• Shift Length: 8 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift Days: Tuesday to Saturday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• Years of Experience Required: 2 Years

Required Certifications

• BLS Certification
• Certified Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) Certificate via ASHA

Unit Information

• Common Patient Population: Inpatient and outpatient clients, including stroke, TBI, neuro disorders, trauma, and swallowing difficulties.
• Average Patients Treated Per Day:
  • Outpatient: Up to 9 patients
  • Inpatient: Up to 13 patients
  • Rehab: Varies based on assignment
• Support Staff: Rehabilitation Aides, Occupational Therapy Assistants, and Physical Therapy Assistants typically available to assist.

Additional Information

• Weekend Requirement: Varies based on specific assignments.
• Holidays: No mandatory coverage required for holidays.
• Uniform: Maroon polo shirt, dark pants, closed-toe shoes; lab coat is optional.
• Orientation: 1.5 days of job-specific and unit orientation, including Cerner training.
• Pharmacy: 24/7 availability.
• Travel Experience: Preferred, especially in trauma settings.

Location

This position is located in a healthcare facility in the city of [City, State].

Qualified candidates will be screened based on specific requisition needs, and those with inpatient clinical experience may be considered even if they do not meet the full year of experience requirement.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19200921. 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: Rehab:SLP,08:00:00-16:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.