Pediatric Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist
San Diego, CA
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist with three years of acute care and ASD experience for a children's hospital role in California.

Responsibilities

• Position is based in an acute care hospital serving pediatric patients, specifically ages 0-3 years
• Primary setting is inpatient and outpatient pediatrics with experience handling ASD cases required
• Work schedule options include 5x8-hour shifts or 4x10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with day shifts
• Candidates may float within the hospital and to NICU or satellite locations as needed
• VitalStim experience is preferred but not required
• School setting experience will not be considered for this role
• Must be able to provide evaluation and therapy to infants and young children with a range of speech, language, and swallowing needs
• Responsibilities include collaboration with other care team members and families
• Modules for training are required and must be completed pre-start, with up to 10 hours allotted
• Travelers must provide two professional references from a supervisor within the past two years and a full seven-year work history with all gaps explained
• Maximum of six days requested time off is permitted, and candidates must be available to work two out of three holidays
• Local candidates within a 50-mile radius are not accepted
• Permanent staff are required to wait one year before becoming eligible for travel assignments
• Mileage is reimbursed for required floating to other locations for NICU or HomeCare positions

Requirements

• Current CA SLP license required in hand or proof of application status for consideration
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an SLP, including direct experience with the 0-3 year old population
• Experience working specifically in a children's hospital and with ASD required
• Current BLS certification required
• Pediatric outpatient experience required
• Ability to float to NICU units and satellite locations as part of shift
• License required if applicable

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts