Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
San Diego, UNKNOWN
Rady Childrens Specialists of San Diego Main

Job Opportunity: Therapy/Rehabilitation - Travel/Contract

Location: San Diego, California
Contract Length: 20 weeks (interpreted from 20)
Shift:

• Either 5x8 hour shifts or 4x10 hour shifts, Monday through Friday

Requirements

• Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Therapy/Rehabilitation
  • Experience working with children aged 0-3 years
  • Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Experience in a children’s hospital setting
  • Pediatric outpatient experience preferred

• Licenses & Certifications:

  • California state license
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA only, HeartCode Complete Provider acceptable)
  • CCC-SLP (Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology) required
  • VitalStim certification preferred (not required)

• Additional Certifications (preferred or required depending on role):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred but not required for this role
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required for many clinical roles in children’s hospital settings
  • Other certifications may be required depending on specific clinical area (e.g., NRP, CHEMO, TNCC)

Compliance & Documentation

• Valid photo ID (front and back) required on first day
• Background checks within 30 days of start, including criminal background, sex offender search, national criminal database, education verification
• Education verification required (transcripts/diploma acceptable as placeholder)
• State license verification within 30 days of start
• NPI number must be provided if available
• Various facility-specific forms and acknowledgments must be signed prior to start (e.g., HIPAA & PHI, Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, Professional Accountability, Red Rules Acknowledgement)
• Badge photo required (JPEG format, recent, plain background)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, DO, NP, PA, or APRN
• Fit test for N95 masks within 1 year of start
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tdap (within 10 years, no declinations accepted)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B: Series or titer required; declination allowed only with low/negative titer documentation
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (no declinations accepted)
• Negative drug test (non-THC 9 panel) within 30 days of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray documentation within required timeframes

Competency Exams & Testing

• Medication calculation test required for all RNs (100% passing score, two attempts allowed)
• Pediatric Pharmacology competency exam required (80% passing score)
• Competency exams (Pediatric-specific) required annually with 80% passing score
• Core Part I, II, and III competency exams required annually (except Core III not required for Medical Assistants)
• Pass/fail testing acknowledgment required for all RNs (except Case Managers)

References & Employment History

• Two supervisory references required within 1 year of start from clinical leadership (director, supervisor, or manager)
• Employment application must cover full 7 years with explanations for gaps over 6 months

Notes

• School experience does NOT count toward required experience
• Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required for this position
• Candidates must be prepared to complete various facility-specific policies and trainings, some of which may be completed onsite
• Candidates must bring required documentation on the first day, including completed vehicle registration form if applicable

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric therapy/rehabilitation professionals with a focus on early childhood and ASD, who hold the necessary certifications and are comfortable working in a children’s hospital outpatient setting.