Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist
San Leandro, California
San Leandro Hospital

SLP Acute Care Hospital

Location: San Leandro, California Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Schedule: Day shift, 5x8 hours (7:30 to 4:00), 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week Weekends: As needed

Role Overview

Provides speech-language pathology services to medically complex acute care patients across multiple hospitals in the system. The SLP evaluates and treats patients with neurological, traumatic, and complex medical conditions, with emphasis on:

• Dysphagia management and swallowing safety
• Cognitive-communication disorders
• Functional communication

The role requires independently performing Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBS/VFSS), interpreting findings, and developing treatment recommendations with the interdisciplinary medical team.

Overtime is not approved unless a written exception is provided.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in California
• Speech Language Pathologist (1 year of experience)
• Speech Language Pathologist experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Experience working with stroke patients
• Experience in an acute care setting
• Alternative communication
• Ability to independently perform Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBS/VFSS)

Certifications

The source lists the following certifications. It states that they should be checked against the unit description to determine which are required and which are preferred:

• ACLS (AHA only)
• PALS (AHA only)
• NRP
• CHEMO
• TNCC (required for ER and ED)
• EFM
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• CPI

Onboarding Requirements

• Identification: Driver's license or state ID, or passport, with a clear color photo. Badge photo required.
• Licensure and verification: State license verification and NURSYS verification (if applicable), both within 15 days before start, and must be current and unencumbered.
• Background: Background check within 90 days before start, plus EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 90 days of start. Education verification (third-party) must be complete before start.
• Health: Physical exam within 90 days of start. Tdap within 10 years (or signed declination). TB test (IGRA or two PPDs) within 90 days. TB questionnaire required. Proof of two MMR vaccinations (measles, mumps, rubella) and two varicella vaccinations, or positive IgG titers. Hepatitis B titer or series, or signed declination. Fit test with an acceptable mask. Flu vaccine or declination during flu season. Color blind exam within 90 days.
• Drug screen: Oral saliva drug screen within 30 days of start (rapid tests not accepted).
• Work history: Employment application with current resume covering the last 7 years. Work history verification for the past 3 years.
• Orientation: Orientation safety manual acknowledgment, facility competencies, and new employee orientation modules must be completed on the first day of the contract. Incomplete modules within 14 days of start will result in termination of the assignment.