Job Description
Job DescriptionSpeech Pathologist (Contract)
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Location: California 93405
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Contract Length: 13 Weeks
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Pay: $2,230 – $2,500 per week
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Schedule: 5x8-hour shifts (40 hours/week)
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Shift: Day Shift, typically 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (may vary 7:45 AM – 4:15 PM)
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Days: Rotating schedule
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Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd weekend (Saturday/Sunday)
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Call: None
Position Summary & Responsibilities
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Evaluate and treat communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders
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Perform Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and patient assessments
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across acute care units
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Document care, monitor outcomes, and supervise support staff
Job Requirements
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Experience:
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Minimum 2 years acute care experience with adults (1 year accepted with acute internship)
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MBS experience required (pediatric MBS a plus)
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Education:
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Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology (Required)
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Licensure/Certifications:
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Active Speech Pathologist license in the state of practice (Required)
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BLS/CPR (AHA, ARC, or RQI) (Required)
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ASHA CCC (Preferred)
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Key Duties
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Conduct evaluations and develop treatment plans
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Provide care across units (ICU, Med-Surg, NICU, Peds, etc.)
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Treat trach patients and perform inpatient/outpatient MBS studies
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Maintain accurate documentation and ensure regulatory compliance
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Supervise assistants and support staff as needed
Organizational Requirements
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Must meet vaccination requirements (medical/religious exemptions may apply)
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Commitment to patient safety and quality care