Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist
San Francisco, CA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days
$3,255/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration22 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
- Length: 22 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler seeks a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist with CA license and 2+ years of acute care and pediatric experience for a teaching hospital assignment.
Details
- Acute care, Children's Hospital, Pediatric Rehabilitation, and PICU settings
- Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 8:00am to 4:30pm
- Monday through Friday with one Saturday per month
- Ability to float to other UCSF facilities as needed
- Epic charting system used
Requirements
- Current CA SLP license required if applicable
- AHA BLS certification required
- CCC-SLP certification required
- Minimum 2 years of experience required
- Acute care, Children's Hospital, Pediatric Rehab, and PICU experience required
- Teaching hospital experience required
- Experience with Modified Barium Swallow Study for adult and pediatric populations required
- Experience with Total Laryngectomy, Trach/Vent, and Speaking Valve required
- Competency in Dysphagia management for pediatric and adult populations required
- Pediatric Outpatient experience preferred
- Clinical experience in an academic medical center preferred
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology preferred
Additional Information
- Conduct assessments, evaluations, reassessments, and discharge planning for pediatric and adult patients
- Perform bedside swallow evaluations and Modified Barium Swallow Studies
- Manage dysphagia including oral motor therapy, diet modifications, and use of thickening agents
- Provide care for patients with tracheostomy, laryngectomy, and Passy Muir Valve needs
- Treat pediatric conditions including developmental delays, language disorders, TBI, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia
- Treat adult conditions including dysphagia, TBI, laryngectomy, and nervous system disorders
- Provide patient and family education as part of care plan
- Document using concurrent therapy treatment and billing/documentation standards
- Accepts local candidates at the same rate as travel
- Floating to other departments, units, or facilities within a 75+ mile radius may be required
- All requested time off must be disclosed and approved at time of offer, with no additional requests accepted mid-contract and none permitted within the first two weeks of the assignment
Facility
UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay
3 nurses recommend working with UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay
- Short Term Acute Care
Employer
American Traveler
84 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
I have absolutely nothing negative to say about Ms. Sebrona! She stayed close by and did her very best to get my foot in the door as a first time traveler! I appreciate her so much!!!
Cons
None
Recommends working with American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About San Francisco, CA
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