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Travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Acute Care Hospital in Orange, California

Join an on-site acute care hospital rehabilitation team in Orange, California, for a 13-week travel SLP assignment serving adult and geriatric patients. This California Speech-Language Pathologist job is ideal for an experienced clinician with acute care, stroke, dysphagia, and modified barium swallow study expertise.

Travel SLP Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,820–$1,960
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: January 5, 2027; December or January start may be considered
• Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts per week
• Shift Hours: 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
• Healthcare Setting: On-site acute care hospital
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Daily Caseload: Approximately 8–10 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Two weekend shifts per month, scheduled on separate weekends when possible
• Call: Not required
• Documentation: Epic experience required
• Orientation: Approximately 20 hours
• Scheduling Notes: Submit requested time off and scheduling requests with the initial application

Speech-Language Pathologist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Speech-Language Pathologist experience in an acute care hospital is required
• Previous stroke care experience is required; stroke center experience is highly preferred
• Demonstrated competency performing modified barium swallow studies is required
• Experience evaluating and treating adult and geriatric dysphagia
• Current California SLP license required; candidates with a pending California license may be considered with proof of submission and an anticipated issuance date
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Epic electronic health record charting experience required
• FEES certification and experience are strongly preferred but not required
• First-time travel SLP candidates with qualifying acute care experience are welcome to apply

Acute Care SLP Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat adult and geriatric patients across the acute care hospital
• Complete bedside swallow evaluations and modified barium swallow studies
• Assess and manage dysphagia, dysarthria, cognitive-communication, language, fluency, and voice disorders
• Develop, implement, and reassess individualized speech-language pathology plans of care
• Recommend appropriate diet modifications, compensatory strategies, swallowing exercises, and communication supports
• Provide patient and family education regarding swallowing safety, aspiration precautions, and treatment recommendations
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Document evaluations, treatments, recommendations, and discharge planning accurately in Epic
• Provide coverage throughout the assigned facility and, when needed, nearby affiliated facilities

Explore Orange, California

Orange offers a welcoming Southern California community with convenient access to cultural attractions, dining, outdoor recreation, and the greater Los Angeles area.

Apply now for this acute care travel SLP opportunity in Orange, California, and join a collaborative rehabilitation team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.