Travel Speech Language Pathologist
Santa Maria, CA
American Consultants
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

{ "Job Title": "Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Sub-Acute Rehabilitation", "Location": "Not specified / Multiple locations", "Shift": "Day shift (typical) — schedule may vary based on patient needs", "Duration": "Not specified (contract or permanent opportunities may be available)", "Job Description": [ "We are seeking a compassionate, skilled Speech-Language Pathologist to assess and treat speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in a sub-acute rehabilitation setting.", "You will join an interdisciplinary team focused on helping patients regain function and independence through individualized therapy plans.", "This role is patient-facing and requires strong clinical documentation, communication, and collaboration skills." ], "Schedule & Details": [ "Typical work hours are day shift; schedule may include weekdays and occasional weekend or evening coverage depending on patient census.", "Caseload and unit assignment will be based on facility needs; some roles may float between units within the rehab setting.", "Timekeeping and credential verifications will be required per facility policy prior to or on start date." ], "Responsibilities": [ "Assess and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing (dysphagia) disorders for sub-acute rehabilitation patients.", "Develop and implement personalized, goal-directed treatment plans.", "Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other team members to coordinate patient care and support discharge planning.", "Provide patient and family education on diagnosis, treatment options, and home programs.", "Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in the medical record and meet productivity/clinical standards.", "Participate in team meetings and contribute to quality improvement initiatives." ], "Requirements": [ "Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.", "Active state SLP license (license must be verifiable online).", "Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) required.", "Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or equivalent — current and maintained throughout assignment.", "Current resume with full legal name and detailed work history for the past 7 years (facility name, city/state, title, department, dates).", "Two professional references from the past 3 years (one must be from a supervisor). References should include names, facility, dates of employment, and strengths/skill ratings.", "Competency exam for the specialty completed within one year of start (passing score required where applicable).", "Online license/certification verification completed within 30 days of submission/start (primary source where required).", "Background and screening requirements per facility policy, which commonly include:", " - 7-year criminal background check (national, sex offender, FACIS as applicable) with SSN trace and alias checks;", " - OIG and SAM exclusions checks;", " - Negative 9-panel drug screen through an HHS-certified lab (completed within one year of start);", " - Pre-employment physical within the past 12 months signed by an MD/DO/PA/NP;", " - Annual TB screening (PPD, QuantiFERON or T-Spot) and chest x-ray history where applicable;", " - Immunization/serology proof: MMR (or IGG titers), Varicella (or IGG titer), Hepatitis B series or surface antibody titer or declination, and seasonal influenza (during required months) or signed declination.", " - State issued photo ID (current) required for verification.", "Completion of facility-required online learning (e.g., Joint Commission Core modules, sexual harassment training where applicable) within required timeframes." ], "Why Join Us?": [ "Meaningful work helping patients recover function and improve quality of life in a sub-acute setting.", "Collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment that supports professional growth.", "Opportunities to expand clinical skills across cognitive-communication and dysphagia management.", "Predictable clinical workflow with structured documentation and supportive clinical leadership.", "Competitive compensation and benefits will be discussed during the interview process." ]}