Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Care
Apple Valley, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

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 (5 days x 8 hours = 40 hours/week)
• Hybrid setting: Inpatient and outpatient (typically 1-3 adult outpatient cases per day, remainder acute hospital)

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Total staffed beds: 212

Job Description

• Provide Speech Language Pathology services in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Must be able to independently perform Modified Barium Swallow Studies.
• No call or weekend coverage required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in California.
• Minimum 3 years of Speech Language Pathologist experience, including experience within the last year.
• Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must be able to independently perform Modified Barium Swallow Studies.

Orientation

• Reduced Non-Billable Orientation: 24 hours (compared to standard 40 hours).

Documentation 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.
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years.
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting.
• 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).
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted).
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for respirator use.
• Fit mask test required for travel candidates, updated annually.
• Annual completion of regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS.
• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background.

Technology and Systems

• Charting system: Epic
• Free parking available

Additional Notes

• 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 responsibilities.
• No prior travel experience required.

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this SLP travel contract position in an acute care hospital setting.