Outpatient Speech-Language Pathologist
Crescent City, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Outpatient

Location: Crescent City, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with cognitive, speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders.
• Work primarily outpatient pediatric coverage with adult acute rehab evaluations and treatment on weekend days.
• Occasional home health visits may be required.
• Work schedule: Thursday to Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM or Sunday to Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
• Work setting includes a mix of inpatient/acute rehab unit (ARU) and outpatient (OP).
• Assist with clinical supervision of assistants and aides and serve as a clinical instructor for assigned students.
• Smaller facility environment.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist license in California.
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric Speech Language Pathologist experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC sanctions list, and Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List checks required as applicable.
• Education verification of highest level achieved required (not required if highest education is high school).
• Official transcripts/diplomas may be required if verification attempts are unsuccessful.
• TB Screening Questionnaire required within 90 days of start and must be renewed annually.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray required within 90 days of start, with annual renewal.
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to California law).
• Immunizations required: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years), Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30). Medical and religious exemptions considered with proper documentation.
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start and renewed annually (with accommodations for failed tests or religious exemptions).

Shift and Hours

• Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (40 hours per week).
• Typical shift hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Additional Notes

• Must have full 7 years of work history documented with no gaps over 30 days.
• Two professional references required within 3 years for clinical/allied/per diem acute care candidates.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be renewed annually.
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents including standards of business conduct, vendor training, code of conduct, and regulatory orientation prior to start.
• Religious accommodation forms available for vaccine and facial hair exemptions, subject to approval.

This position offers a diverse caseload in a smaller facility setting, focusing on pediatric outpatient therapy with some adult acute rehab responsibilities, ideal for SLPs seeking travel contract opportunities in California.