Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Overview Speech Language Pathologist – Acute Care in Bakersfield, California. This travel, temporary-assignment position starts on 08/03/2026 and runs for 13 weeks. The role offers a weekly pay range of $2,340 to $2,487 and a 40-hour work week (5x8 days). The assignment occurs in a hospital-based acute care setting. Healthforce Healthcare LLC is the hiring organization. The position requires adherence to applicable licensure, certification and accreditation guidelines and collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay range: $2,340–$2,487 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 days (40 hours per week)
• Start date: 08/03/2026
• Work setting: hospital-based acute care

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic, therapeutic and consultative services to patients with communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
• Adhere to state and federal licensure, certification and accreditation requirement guidelines.
• Serve as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans; document progress; discharge planning as appropriate.
• Conduct screenings and evaluations to determine treatment needs; monitor progress and adjust therapy as needed.
• Educate patients and families about communication strategies, alternative and augmentative communication options, and swallowing therapy.

Requirements

• Active California state license to practice speech-language pathology.
• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Experience in an acute care or hospital-based setting preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary care team.
• Ability to work in a hospital-based acute care setting and comply with applicable licensing and credentialing requirements.

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance
• Ongoing assignment support and issue resolution
• Payroll and benefits processing assistance

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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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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