Speech-Language Pathologist, Acute Care Hospital
Pomona, California
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Acute Care Hospital

Location

• Pomona, California

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day shift, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (or 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM) with 1-hour lunch
• Every 3rd weekend required
• 40 hours per week (5 days x 8 hours)

Job Description

• Provide speech therapy services focused on inpatient adult acute care
• Evaluate and develop plans of care for adult patients with speech, swallow, language, and cognitive impairments
• Treat acute care adult patients, particularly related to swallowing and language/cognitive status

Required Qualifications

• Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in California
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist
• Experience as a Speech Language Pathologist within the last year
• Experience working with adult patients

Dress Code

• Business casual attire with white lab coat

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID (front and back copies)
• Background check covering the last 7 years, including:

  • Social Security address check (last 15 years)
  • National criminal search
  • Sex offender search
  • Education verification
  • International searches if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start
• Employment application with at least 15 years of work history including locations and gaps
• Two professional references (one must be from most recent experience)
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Physical exam within 12 months confirming clearance to work without restrictions
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (annual renewal required for travel)
• Immunization and health requirements:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination within 10 years (Td not accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol
  • TB questionnaire for all candidates
  • Immunity or vaccination records for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and Hepatitis C
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination (mask required if declining)
• Fit mask test with 3M Aura 1870+ N95 mask (universal size) required; PAPR training available onsite if fit test fails
• Completion of facility-specific orientation packet and acknowledgment forms prior to start
• Completion of required training modules via facility LMS platform before start date
• Photo for badge: passport-style on plain blue background, no facial obstructions or visible tattoos, PNG format, submitted within 72 hours of signing

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA only, required for all clinical specialties
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA only, required for certain units (verify if applicable)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (verify with recruiter)

Additional Facility Requirements

• Must review and sign facility-specific policies including:

  • COVID-19 vaccination declination form if applicable
  • Privacy and security information
  • Parking regulations
  • Drug diversion module (required for RNs and LVNs)
  • Timekeeping acknowledgment
  • Acknowledgment of responsibility
  • Job description acknowledgment
  • Orientation packet acknowledgment
• Medi-Cal exclusion search must be completed within 30 days prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced inpatient adult SLPs seeking a travel contract role in an acute care hospital setting with a structured day shift schedule and comprehensive compliance requirements.