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Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Jobs - Pediatric Acute Care Travel Contract in Oakland, California
Join a hospital-based pediatric speech therapy team as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in Oakland, California. This 18-week travel healthcare contract begins October 19, 2026, and offers the opportunity to provide skilled evaluation, treatment, dysphagia care, and family education for pediatric and adolescent patients in an interdisciplinary teaching-hospital environment.
This on-site pediatric acute care role is located in Oakland, a vibrant East Bay community known for its diverse culture, excellent dining, arts scene, and convenient access to the San Francisco Bay Area.
Speech-Language Pathologist Job Details
Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,440-$2,620
Assignment Type: 18-week travel contract
Location: Oakland, California
Start Date: October 19, 2026
Schedule: 5 shifts per week, Monday-Friday
Shift: 8-hour day shifts, approximately 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Hours: 40 hours per week
Healthcare Setting: Hospital-based pediatric speech therapy and acute care
Patient Population: Pediatric and adolescent patients
Typical Caseload: Approximately 7 visits per day
Documentation System: Epic electronic medical record (EMR)
Orientation: 40 hours
Speech-Language Pathologist Job Requirements Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent qualifying education
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
Active California Speech-Language Pathology license in hand
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
At least 2 years of speech-language pathology experience, including a minimum of 1 year in a hospital setting
Acute care speech-language pathology experience required
Teaching-hospital experience required
Demonstrated ability to use electronic medical records; Epic experience required
COVID-19 vaccination and booster required, with medical or religious exemptions considered according to policy
Strong communication, clinical judgment, clinical documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Preferred experience includes children's hospitals, pediatric outpatient care, pediatric rehabilitation, and pediatric intensive care
Pediatric Acute Care SLP Responsibilities Evaluate and treat pediatric and adolescent patients with speech, language, communication, cognitive, feeding, and swallowing disorders
Perform bedside swallow evaluations, oral peripheral examinations, and related dysphagia assessments
Conduct and interpret modified barium swallow studies when indicated
Develop individualized plans of care and provide evidence-based speech, language, feeding, and swallowing interventions
Support patients with developmental delays, language disorders, autism, hearing impairments, neurodevelopmental conditions, traumatic brain injury, and other complex diagnoses
Use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies, communication boards, and other assistive communication devices as appropriate
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about communication strategies, diet modifications, compensatory techniques, and home programs
Collaborate with physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, social services, interpreters, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
Complete timely clinical documentation, reassessments, discharge planning, treatment coding, and plan-of-care updates in Epic
Participate in group or concurrent therapy and contribute to safe, coordinated patient care
Apply now to join this pediatric acute care speech-language pathology team and advance your career through a rewarding California healthcare travel contract in Oakland.
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.
Worksite address
oakland, CA, 94616, US
Who can apply
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