Travel Speech Language Pathologist Job
Speech Language Pathologist travel assignment in Lodi, California for 13 weeks in a short-term acute care setting. Start date: 05/26/2026. Weekly pay range: $2,027–$2,121. No guaranteed hours. Shift: 5x8 days. Assignment with Healthforce Healthcare LLC.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,027–$2,121 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days
- Start date: 05/26/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital (inpatient)
- Weekend coverage: 2–4 weekends per month
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive speech-language pathology evaluations and provide treatment for inpatients with communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in acute care and neuro rehab settings.
- Develop and implement individualized goals and plans of care, monitor progress, and adjust interventions as needed.
- Conduct bedside assessments and document findings in the electronic medical record (Cerner experience required; Epic experience preferred).
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (physicians, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, and families) to plan discharge and optimize transitions of care; provide patient and family education.
- Ensure compliance with ASHA CCC standards and state licensure requirements; maintain credentials and professional responsibilities.
- Reassess patient progress, coordinate with the team on discharge planning, and contribute to smooth handoffs across shifts, including weekend coverage as assigned.
Requirements
- Active Speech-Language Pathologist license in California (state of practice) – Required
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) – Required
- CPR certification or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) – Required
- Inpatient/acute rehab/neuro (stroke/TBI) experience – Required
- Cerner experience required; Epic experience preferred
- Ability to work in an inpatient acute care/neuro rehab setting and to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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