Speech-Language Pathologist, Outpatient
Crescent City, California
Sutter Coast Hospital

Job Opportunity: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Outpatient

Location

• Crescent City, California

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Shift: Day shift, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Workdays: Thursday through Monday or Sunday through Thursday

Job Description

• Provide assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with cognitive, speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders.
• Work primarily in outpatient pediatric settings with some adult acute rehab evaluations and treatments on weekend days.
• Occasional home health visits.
• Work across inpatient/acute rehab unit (IP/ARU) and outpatient (OP) settings.
• Gain cooperation from patients, families, and healthcare providers through competent assessment, monitoring, and communication.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations to ensure privacy and safety.
• Assist with clinical supervision of assistants and aides.
• Serve as a clinical instructor for assigned students.

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
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start.
• Various federal and state screenings including EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, FACIS Level 3, Sex Offender Search, OFAC Sanctions List, and Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List (if FACIS III cannot be run).
• Education verification required (highest level achieved).
• Official transcripts/diplomas may be requested if verification attempts are unsuccessful.
• TB screening questionnaire and negative TB test or chest x-ray required.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually.
• Immunizations required or proof of immunity for: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to California law).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30).
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start.
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years required.
• Full 7 years of work history with no gaps over 30 days must be documented and verified.

Additional Requirements

• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents including job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, overpayment refund policy, and general regulatory orientation prior to start.
• Completion of a skills checklist and competency exams as applicable.
• Compliance with facility policies such as parking and dress code.
• Candidates requesting religious exemptions for vaccines or facial hair must complete specific accommodation forms and receive approval.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Speech-Language Pathologist travel contract position in California.