Travel Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient Acute Rehab - $2,528 per week

Preferred Healthcare Staffing; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay package

Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)匹配

Retirement planning and savings

Continuing Education reimbursement

Support for travel clinicians

Job summary

Preferred Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a 13-week assignment in Bakersfield, California. This inpatient/acute rehab role offers 40 hours per week and an 8-hour shift in a clinical facility.

You will assess and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders, document progress, and follow ASHA guidelines. Active state licensure and current BLS/CPR are required; at least 6 months of SLP experience in the last five years.

Qualifications

• Active state license as a speech-language pathologist.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• At least 6 months of SLP experience within the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Recognize indications and contraindications to treatment and modify programs as needed.
• Instruct patient/family and adapt therapy approaches for individual needs.
• Document concisely and accurately in patient charts and records.
• Follow ASHA guidelines for ethical and high-quality practice.

Skills

Active state license

BLS/CPR certification

SLP experience (6 months)

Job description

Preferred Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Inpatient and Acute Rehab

SLP Job Summary

We are looking for a talented Speech-Language Pathologist with inpatient acute rehab experience to work at an excellent healthcare facility in Bakersfield, California. This is a fantastic opportunity to build upon your speech-language pathology skills while advancing your SLP career. The job will entail providing speech therapy and rehabilitation services to patients at the facility. You care about people and are committed to helping each patient make progress towards achieving the optimal outcome, given the circumstances of each case.

Job Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Recognize indications and contradictions to treatment, modify treatment programs, and be familiar with normal and abnormal patient responses.
• Instruct patient/family as needed, adapt conventional speech therapy techniques to meet the needs of the patients.
• Document concisely, accurately, and legibly all appropriate charting and paperwork.
• Follow ASHA guidelines for ethical and high-quality job performance.

Job Requirements

• Active state license as a speech-language pathologist
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• 6 months of SLP experience within the last 5 years

What We Offer

• Competitive pay package
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching
• Retirement planning and savings options
• Continuing Education reimbursement
• Ability to make an impact in the communities we serve

#featured opportunity

Preferred Healthcare is a well-established and highly reputable staffing agency that specializes in placing therapy and allied health professionals in positions carefully aligned with their skills and career goals. We pride ourselves on honesty, building lasting relationships, and genuinely taking care of our HCPs. We believe this helps to achieve our mutual goal: better patient care. Awarded Best of Staffing (6 years straight!) and Certified by The Joint Commission.

Preferred Healthcare Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as designated by federal, state, or local law.

Preferred Healthcare Staffing Job ID #1240017. 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.

About Preferred Healthcare Staffing

“We care for you, so you can care for others”

When you decide to join Preferred, you get a partner working tirelessly by your side to ensure all your needs are met. From the outset and throughout your tenure with us, you’ll receive personalized service and be treated with kindness and respect. This exclusive treatment is what distinguishes us from the rest. Don’t just take our word for it, Preferred has won ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing in both Client and Talent Satisfaction for eight straight years, earning us the coveted diamond award in each category. Experience the Preferred touch today!

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan