Pediatric Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist
San Diego, California
Rady Childrens Specialists of San Diego Main

Job Opportunity: Therapy/Rehabilitation - San Diego, California

Position Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Speech-Language Pathologist)
• Location: San Diego, California
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 20 weeks (interpreted from 20)
• Shift: Options for either 5x8 hour shifts or 4x10 hour shifts, Monday through Friday

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the specialty
• Experience working with children aged 0-3 years
• Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Experience in a children’s hospital setting
• California state license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
• Pediatric outpatient experience
• VitalStim certification preferred
• Note: School experience does not count toward experience for this position

Certifications & Licenses

• California state professional license required
• BLS (AHA only, HeartCode Complete Provider acceptable)
• CCC-SLP (ASHA certification required for SLPs)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required for most clinical roles in children’s hospital settings (exceptions apply)
• Other certifications may be required depending on specific clinical area (e.g., ACLS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC) but are not mandatory for this role

Compliance & Documentation

• Valid photo ID (front and back) required on first day
• Background checks including criminal history, sex offender search, national criminal database, education verification, and others must be completed within 30 days of start
• Education verification required; transcripts/diploma acceptable as placeholders if verification is pending
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by an MD, DO, NP, PA, or APRN, confirming good health without restrictions
• Fit test for N95 masks within 1 year of start (not required for non-clinical roles)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months or documentation of past positive with follow-up
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines on facility letterhead
  • Hepatitis B series or titer (titer preferred)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (declinations not accepted)
• Negative 9-panel drug test (non-THC) within 30 days of start
• Photo for badge must be submitted prior to start (JPEG format, recent, plain background)

Competency Exams & Testing

• Pediatric Pharmacology competency exam required, minimum score 80%
• Competency exams relevant to pediatric care required, minimum score 80%, must be current within 1 year
• Core Part I, II, and III competency exams required annually
• Medication calculation test required for all RNs (not applicable for this role)
• Pass/fail testing acknowledgment required for all RNs (not applicable for this role)

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion and signing of various facility-specific forms prior to start, including:

  • HIPAA & PHI form
  • Meal waiver form
  • Professional accountability expectations
  • Confidentiality agreement
  • Code of conduct
  • Fingernail hygiene policy
  • Traveler policy acknowledgment
• Badge photo submission required by Wednesday prior to start
• Vehicle registration form completion if applicable
• References: Two supervisory references verified within 1 year of start from clinical leadership (director, supervisor, or manager). Charge RNs are not acceptable unless for return candidates with specific conditions.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• School-based experience will not be considered relevant for this role.
• VitalStim certification is preferred but not mandatory.
• This is a pediatric outpatient role within a children’s hospital system.

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