Join our team as a travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in Bakersfield, CA. Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultative services to patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in a hospital setting. Serve as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team. Minimum Requirements Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited educational program: Required.Active Speech Pathologist licensure in California: Required to start the assignment.Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per facility policy: Required.AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: Required (facility-specific requirement).Two years of speech-language pathology experience: Preferred.American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC): Preferred. Assignment Details Facility Type: Hospital.Shift Name: Days.Shift Pattern: Monday through Friday, 5x8 day shifts.Typical Start Time: Around 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM.Responsibilities: Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultative SLP services; adhere to state and federal licensing and accrediting guidelines; participate in interdisciplinary care team. Location Highlights Bakersfield offers a mix of urban and outdoor lifestyle options within central California. The city is near the Kern River and offers access to Lake Ming, approximately a 10-minute drive from downtown, and is about 90 miles (roughly 1.5–2 hours) from Sequoia National Park for hiking and mountain recreation. Bakersfield features the historic Bakersfield Museum of Art and the Fox Theater in the downtown Arts District, with local dining and country music heritage options along Truxtun Avenue. The area supports a suburban-to-urban lifestyle with regional transit connections and reasonable commutes to nearby towns and San Joaquin Valley attractions. Benefits Designed for Travelers We offer a comprehensive benefits package and recruiter support to assist with the assignment details and transitions. Full medical benefits and 401(k) options.24/7 recruiter support available by text, phone, or email.Competitive referral opportunities and travel and license reimbursement assistance.Housing assistance options may be available. EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract