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