Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract

Join our team as a travel Speech-Language Pathologist in Bakersfield, CA at a hospital setting. You will evaluate and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders in an inpatient rehabilitation environment. This role requires professional collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and documentation that meets facility and regulatory standards. Please review the minimum qualifications below before applying.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Completed Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA or equivalent clinical experience.
• Active California state SLP license required to start the assignment.
• Current BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital or acute care setting preferred.
• Ability to provide weekend coverage 1-2 times per month as required by the facility.
• Facility requires 30 day notice for onboarding and a current resume for consideration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with dysphagia management and instrumental assessments.
• Familiarity with interdisciplinary team rounds and discharge planning in inpatient rehab.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM.
• Schedule includes Monday-Friday with weekend coverage 1-2 times per month.
• Inpatient rehabilitation hospital setting.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits Designed for Travelers


We provide a benefits package that supports travel clinicians from the first day. Benefits include medical options, 401(k) matching, referral bonuses, paid housing availability, travel and license reimbursement, and 24/7 recruiter support.

Impacting Patient Care


You will contribute to patient recovery by delivering evidence-based SLP services in a rehabilitation hospital. Your work will support improved functional outcomes, safe swallow practices, and communication access for diverse patient populations.

Location Highlights

Bakersfield offers access to outdoor and cultural attractions within short drives. The city is approximately 2 hours from Sequoia National Park and 1.5 hours from the Sierra Nevada foothills, providing hiking and river recreation. Bakersfield features the Bakersfield Museum of Art and the Fox Theater in the downtown Arts District, within a short commute of major medical centers. The area supports a suburban lifestyle with regional transit options and proximity to U.S. Route 99 for travel to nearby cities.

EEO Statement


We 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.