Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Northbridge, California
Northridge Hospital Medical Center

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Location: Northridge, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

A hospital in California is seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist Assistant for a travel contract. The position involves working in various settings including outpatient, inpatient, and rehab areas. The candidate may be required to float between different units as needed.

Typical Workload & Environment

• Patients treated per day:

  • Outpatient: up to 9
  • Inpatient: up to 13
  • Rehab: varies
• Shifts: Typically 8 hours, with variable start times; schedules may include Wed-Sun or Thu-Mon rotations
• Weekend requirements vary and will be specified with the requisition
• Holidays are not required
• Uniform: Maroon polo shirt, dark pants, closed-toed shoes; lab coat optional
• EMR system used: Cerner Powerchart
• Rehab aides/OTA/PTA support available

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

• Speech therapy patients include those with stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), neurological conditions, trauma, cognitive impairments, and swallowing difficulties
• Experience with bedside swallow studies is required; video swallowing studies experience preferred
• Other therapy areas include ortho, post-surgical, neuro, trauma, spinal cord injuries, cardiac, and medical-surgical patients

Orientation & Training

• Approximately 1.5 days of floor-specific orientation including job and unit training
• Cerner EMR training provided during orientation

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Speech Therapy (higher requirement applied)
• Active California license for Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Certified Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) certificate via ASHA required
• Experience with bedside swallow studies required
• Trauma experience preferred
• Prior travel experience preferred but not required

Additional Notes

• Candidates with inpatient clinical experience may be considered even if they do not meet the full one-year experience requirement, depending on requisition specifics
• Screening will be based on requisition details specifying exact needs

This opportunity is suitable for Speech Language Pathologist Assistants seeking a travel contract with diverse patient populations and flexible scheduling in a hospital setting.