Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist
Los Angeles, CA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist for an Acute Care Hospital role requiring CCC-SLP certification and at least 1 year of experience, open to first-time travelers.

Details

• Acute Care Hospital setting with SLP services
• Day shift schedule, Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00am to 5:30pm, 5x8 hour shifts
• Allscripts charting system preferred
• Smoke/nicotine-free facility, must arrive free of tobacco odor

Requirements

• Current BLS certification
• CCC-SLP certification required
• At least 1 year of experience required
• Active California license required if applicable
• Experience with CVA, dysphagia, and bedside swallow evaluations
• Skilled in modifying diet orders, patient/family education, assessment, discharge planning, evaluation, plan of care, and reassessments
• Experience with trach/vent, suctioning, thickening agents, and Passy Muir valves preferred
• Experience conducting and interpreting Modified Barium Swallow Studies and Video Fluoroscopy preferred
• Knowledge of International Dysphagia Diet standards preferred
• Knowledge of signs and symptoms of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse preferred

Additional Information

• Provide acute care speech-language pathology services including dysphagia management and bedside swallow evaluations
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and safety considerations
• Perform assessments, evaluations, reassessments, and discharge planning
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Return staff reviewed on a case-by-case basis
• Local candidates accepted at the travel rate
• RTO must be submitted upfront at time of consideration