Pediatric Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist
San Diego, California
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:

• Will consider either 5x8 hour shifts or 4x10 hour shifts, Monday through Friday

Requirements

• Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in specialty
  • Experience working with children aged 0-3 years
  • Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Experience in a children’s hospital setting
  • Pediatric outpatient experience
• Licensure & Certifications:

  • California state license
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
  • CCC-SLP (Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology) required
  • VitalStim certification preferred (not required)
• Additional Notes:

  • School experience does not count toward experience for this position and will not be considered

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid photo ID (front and back) must be presented on the first day
• Background checks within 30 days of start date, including criminal background checks for all counties lived/worked in last 7 years
• Education verification required (transcripts/diploma acceptable as placeholder if third-party verification pending)
• Various certifications and competency exams required or preferred, including but not limited to:

  • BLS (AHA only)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required for children’s hospital RNs and RRTs (not specified if required for this role)
  • ASHA CCC-SLP certification required for Speech-Language Pathologists
• Professional license verification within 30 days of start
• NPI number must be provided if available
• Facility-specific forms and acknowledgments must be completed prior to start (e.g., HIPAA & PHI form, Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by 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 (declinations not accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months or documentation of prior positive with follow-up
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B series or titer (titer preferred) required; can start series pending if 3rd dose within 30 days after start
• Negative 9-panel drug test (non-THC) within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination required starting October 31 through end of flu season (declinations not accepted)
• References: 2 supervisory references verified within 1 year of start from clinical leadership (director, supervisor, or manager)
• Employment application covering full 7 years with explanations for gaps over 6 months

Important Notes

• Candidates must submit a badge photo meeting specific requirements (recent, plain background, JPEG format) by the Wednesday prior to start
• Various competency exams required with minimum passing scores (e.g., medication calculation test with 100% for RNs, pediatric competency exams)
• Some certifications and trainings may be completed onsite after start (e.g., MCPP for Behavioral Health units)
• Candidates must comply with facility policies including fingernail hygiene, professional accountability, and traveler policy acknowledgments

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric therapy/rehabilitation professionals with a focus on early childhood and ASD, holding the necessary licensure and certifications, and able to meet comprehensive compliance and documentation requirements for a children’s hospital setting.