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

Preferred Healthcare Staffing; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

CE reimbursement

Job summary

Preferred Healthcare Staffing is seeking a traveling Speech Language Pathologist for an inpatient acute rehab assignment in Bakersfield, California. This 13-week travel role offers 40 hours per week across 8-hour shifts, with a focus on delivering quality speech therapy and rehabilitation services to patients.

The ideal candidate will have an active state licensure as an SLP, current BLS/CPR certification, and 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.
• 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.
• Instruct patient/family and adapt therapy techniques as needed.
• Document charting accurately and concisely.
• Follow ASHA guidelines for ethical and high-quality performance.

Skills

SLP experience

BLS/CPR certified

Education

State licensure as SLP

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

• 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