Speech Pathologist

Job Description

Job Description

Speech Pathologist (Contract)

• Location: California 93405

• Contract Length: 13 Weeks

• Pay: $2,230 – $2,500 per week

• Schedule: 5x8-hour shifts (40 hours/week)

• Shift: Day Shift, typically 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (may vary 7:45 AM – 4:15 PM)

• Days: Rotating schedule

• Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd weekend (Saturday/Sunday)

• Call: None

Position Summary & Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders

• Perform Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and patient assessments

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across acute care units

• Document care, monitor outcomes, and supervise support staff

Job Requirements

• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years acute care experience with adults (1 year accepted with acute internship)

  • MBS experience required (pediatric MBS a plus)

• Education:

  • Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology (Required)

• Licensure/Certifications:

  • Active Speech Pathologist license in the state of practice (Required)

  • BLS/CPR (AHA, ARC, or RQI) (Required)

  • ASHA CCC (Preferred)

Key Duties

• Conduct evaluations and develop treatment plans

• Provide care across units (ICU, Med-Surg, NICU, Peds, etc.)

• Treat trach patients and perform inpatient/outpatient MBS studies

• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure regulatory compliance

• Supervise assistants and support staff as needed

Organizational Requirements

• Must meet vaccination requirements (medical/religious exemptions may apply)

• Commitment to patient safety and quality care