Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Los Angeles, CA

Speech Language Pathologist
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location

Los Angeles, CA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Tuesday–Saturday | 5x8-Hour Shifts (9:00–17:30)

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct bedside swallow evaluations and comprehensive speech-language assessments for acute care patients
• Evaluate and manage patients with dysphagia and CVA-related communication or swallowing deficits
• Develop, implement, and reassess individualized plans of care
• Modify diet orders based on clinical findings and patient needs
• Provide patient and family education throughout the continuum of care
• Facilitate discharge planning and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team

Required Qualifications

• Active California SLP license required at time of submission
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) required
• BLS certification required
• Candidates with license restrictions, disciplinary actions, board investigations, or background findings will not be considered
• An onsite Advanced EKG exam is required prior to start (20 questions, 17 rhythm strips, 3 general questions; 80% minimum passing score; two attempts permitted)
• Local candidates are accepted at the travel rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in acute care settings with CVA and dysphagia patient populations
• First-time travelers and candidates with as little as one year of experience are welcome to apply
• Familiarity with required pre-start modules relevant to specialty

Why Join Us

• Open to first-time travelers and newer clinicians, offering a supportive entry point into travel therapy
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic acute care environment serving a diverse patient population in Los Angeles