Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist
Apple Valley, CA
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,315/weekOverview
- Start Date06/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) specializing in Inpatient services in California. This position involves providing speech and language therapy at an acute care hospital setting. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of work. The role features a hybrid schedule, primarily during daytime hours, with a focus on adult inpatient care, including cerebrovascular accident (stroke) and dysphagia management.
Job Details:
- Location: Apple Valley, California
- Schedule: Days shift, minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: California license in hand, BLS certification, CCC-SLP certification, latest LA fire card within the last 30 days, minimum of 3 years of experience working independently in inpatient settings, and experience performing Modified Barium Swallow Studies.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in acute care hospital environment, familiarity with Epic charting system, prior inpatient or outpatient adult therapy experience.
- Additional Information: Candidates must have worked at a facility within the last three years, including experience with acute hospital patients. RTO restrictions apply, with a requirement to work 3 of the 5 designated holidays. Travelers are expected to float between facilities within the state unless otherwise specified. A local radius within 50 miles is considered local, and candidates must meet all mandatory compliance requirements prior to start.
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Allied
4 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Allied
You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.
About Apple Valley, CA
As a Travel Speech Language Pathologist 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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