Speech-Language Pathologist - Acute Care Hospital
Apple Valley, CA
Catalytic Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$48/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Sick pay
- Life insurance
- Referral bonus
- Health savings account
- Discount program
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- License and certification reimbursement
- Pet insurance
Description
At Catalytic Solutions, we’re redefining what healthcare staffing should feel like. We believe outstanding patient care begins with clinicians who feel supported, respected, and empowered. That’s why we combine personalized recruiter relationships with transparent, tech-driven processes that make every assignment simple, seamless, and rewarding.
We partner with top healthcare systems nationwide to deliver high-quality travel nurses and allied professionals at competitive rates—while ensuring our clinicians earn industry-leading pay packages. Behind every placement is our experienced operations team handling compliance, credentialing, and communication so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.
Catalytic Solutions—where clinicians thrive, partners trust us, and healthcare staffing gets smarter.
Job Opportunity: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Acute Care Hospital
Location
- Apple Valley, California
Employment Type
- Travel/Contract
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Work Schedule
- Monday to Friday
- Day shift: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (5x8 hours)
- 40 hours per week
Job Description
- Hybrid role involving inpatient and outpatient care
- Typically 1-3 adult outpatient cases per day; remainder acute hospital cases
- Must be able to independently perform Modified Barium Swallow Studies
- No call or weekend coverage required
Facility Type
- Acute Care Hospital
- Total staffed beds: 212
- Charting system: Epic
- Free parking available
Required Qualifications
- Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in California
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist
- Speech Language Pathologist experience within the last year
- Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Orientation
- Reduced Non-Billable Orientation (0 hours vs. standard 40 hours)
Background and Compliance Requirements
- Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
- Social Security Card (as applicable)
- Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually
- Education verification required
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly
- Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
- Immunizations and health screenings including:
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted)
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
- Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
- Varicella vaccination or positive titer
- Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
- COVID vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)
- Drug screening (9-panel) within 12 months of start
- Respiratory safety clearance for respirator use (annual)
- Fit mask testing (annual, travel only)
- Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules required via LMS
- References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
- Employment application covering at least last 5 years
Additional Notes
- Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off once per two-week pay period
- Pending licenses are not accepted
- Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions must be included at time of submission
- No weekend or call coverage required
This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this SLP travel contract position in an acute care hospital setting.
Employer
Catalytic Solutions
At Catalytic Solutions, we’re redefining what healthcare staffing should feel like. We believe outstanding patient care begins with clinicians who feel supported, respected, and empowered. That’s why we combine personalized recruiter relationships with transparent, tech-driven processes that make every assignment simple, seamless, and rewarding.
We partner with top healthcare systems nationwide to deliver high-quality travel nurses and allied professionals at competitive rates—while ensuring our clinicians earn industry-leading pay packages. Behind every placement is our experienced operations team handling compliance, credentialing, and communication so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.
Catalytic Solutions—where clinicians thrive, partners trust us, and healthcare staffing gets smarter.
About Apple Valley, CA
As a travel nurse in Apple Valley, CA here's what you should know:- Apple Valley's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 95°F, with lows around 60°F.
- Winter highs average around 60°F, with lows around 30°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Apple Valley, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Apple Valley is car-friendly, with most residents relying on personal vehicles.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- The population in Apple Valley is diverse, with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the desert climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Apple Valley offers a variety of restaurants, especially with a focus on American cuisine.
- There are opportunities to explore art and music, and outdoor activities such as hiking and camping are popular due to the proximity to national parks and forests.
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