Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) — Acute Care | Orange, CA

Schedule: Days, 4x10-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)

Contract Duration: 13 weeks | Start Date: December or January

About the Role

This acute care SLP position focuses on adult and geriatric patients with an emphasis on stroke, dysphagia, and neurological conditions. Clinicians will carry a caseload of 8–10 patients per day across the facility, with the possibility of floating to nearby sister facilities.

Clinical Scope

• Modified Barium Swallow Studies (required — must be competent at submission)
• FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) certification strongly preferred
• Stroke and CVA management; TBI; degenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders
• Dysphagia, dysarthria, voice, fluency, and trach/vent patients
• Passy Muir Valve management, thickening agents, diet modification, and Frazier Free Water Protocol
• Bedside swallow evaluations, compensatory strategies, and patient/family education

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of acute care experience (required — no exceptions)
• Stroke experience required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Active California license required; candidates with pending CA license may apply with proof of submission
• FEES certification strongly preferred

Scheduling & Additional Details

• 2 weekend shifts per month (Saturday–Sunday; not necessarily the same weekend)
• No on-call required
• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Free on-site parking
• All RTO requests must be submitted at the time of application
• Holiday commitment required: 3 of 5 designated holidays

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