Travel Speech-Language Pathologist - Acute Care Hospital - $2,530 per week

American Consultants is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Apple Valley, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 07/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Opportunity – Speech-Language Pathologist – Apple Valley, CA 92307

Start Date: July 14, 2026

Location: Apple Valley, California

Schedule: Monday through Friday, day shift (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM), 5x8-hour shifts. Hybrid position combining inpatient acute care and outpatient services, typically 1-3 adult outpatient visits per day. No call or weekend coverage required. Average of 8 visits per day.

Highlights:

• 212-bed acute care hospital with Epic charting system
• Reduced non-billable orientation – streamlined onboarding process
• Hybrid caseload blending acute inpatient and adult outpatient therapy
• Must be able to independently perform Modified Barium Swallow Studies
• Free parking provided for staff
• 13-week assignment with guaranteed hours (facility may call off once per two-week pay period)

Requirements:

• Active California Speech-Language Pathology license (must be in hand prior to start)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) experience preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience required; must be able to work independently
• Experience with acute care, adult outpatient, CVA, and dysphagia populations
• Epic charting experience preferred
• LA fire card within the last 30 days required
• 2 professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years

Why Join Us?

This travel assignment offers an excellent opportunity to work in a well-established acute care facility with modern charting systems and a balanced caseload. First-time travelers are welcome to apply. You'll enjoy a predictable Monday-Friday schedule with no call or weekend requirements, allowing for work-life balance in Southern California's High Desert region. Competitive compensation package with comprehensive support throughout your assignment.

American Consultants Job ID #18493257. 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: Speech Therapy:Speech Language Pathologist (SLP),07:00:00-15:00:00

About American Consultants

Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus