Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist | Acute Care | Travel Contract

Orange, CA | 13-Week Contract | Day Shift (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM, 4x10s)

This acute care facility is seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist to join a Magnet-recognized inpatient team. The position focuses on adult and geriatric patients across the facility, with a strong emphasis on stroke and neurological populations.

Clinical Scope

• 8–10 patients per day; adult and geriatric populations
• Dysphagia evaluation and management, including bedside swallow evaluations
• Modified Barium Swallow Studies — required competency
• FEES — certification strongly preferred
• Stroke, CVA, TBI, degenerative neurological conditions, trach/vent patients
• Passy Muir Valve assessments, diet modification, patient/family education

Schedule

• 4x10-hour day shifts (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
• 2 weekend shifts per month (Saturday–Sunday; not required on the same weekend)
• No on-call required
• Floating between sister facilities nearby may be required
• Block scheduling considered at manager's discretion

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of acute care SLP experience — required
• Stroke experience — required
• Modified Barium Swallow Study competency — required
• FEES certification — strongly preferred
• California license required (pending license accepted with proof of submission)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS

Additional Details

• Start date: December or January (flexible)
• Free parking on site
• Daytime interview availability in Pacific Time preferred
• 2 professional references required (covering the past 3 years)

First-time travelers with qualifying acute care experience are welcome to apply.