Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - $2,706 to $2,906 per week in Bakersfield, CA

Speech Language Pathologist
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Agency: Jackson Therapy Partners
Pay: $2,706 to $2,906 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 12 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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. Apply today and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

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: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM.
• Weekend coverage required 1-2 times per month.
• Setting includes inpatient rehabilitation hospital.

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. The Kern River Parkway Trail runs through the city for miles, and Hart Memorial Park is about 10 miles from downtown with lakes, picnic areas, and hiking access. Sequoia National Forest is roughly 70 miles northeast, and Wind Wolves Preserve, one of the largest non-profit nature preserves on the West Coast, is about 30 miles south. Downtown Bakersfield includes the Fox Theater and the Kern County Museum, while the city also sits along CA-99 for regional travel to Fresno and Los Angeles.

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.