Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist
Porterville, CA
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Care. This 13-week assignment provides speech-language pathology services for inpatients across intensive care, telemetry, medical-surgical, emergency, and subacute settings, as well as primarily pediatric and school-aged outpatients. The role includes tracheal tube assessments, modified barium studies, participation in the Stroke Committee, and collaboration with respiratory services.

Job Details

• Schedule: 8-hour day shifts, 40 hours per week, for a 13-week assignment.
• Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and a California license required at the time of submission; minimum of 2 years of experience required.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides care for inpatients in intensive care, telemetry, medical-surgical, emergency, and subacute settings.
  • Treats primarily pediatric and school-aged outpatients.
  • Common diagnoses include acute respiratory failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, developmental delays, stroke, and dementia.
  • Performs baseline, new-admission, and standard assessments for patients with tracheal tubes, including tracheal tubes with blow-by oxygen.
  • Performs modified barium studies in collaboration with a radiologist and X-ray technologist.
  • Participates in the Stroke Committee.
  • Receives support from respiratory services for tracheal tube and ventilator-related care.

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