About This Position
Join Quick2Hire for a 13-week travel contract as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Orange, CA. Work day shifts supporting adult patients in an acute care setting.
Position Details
- Specialty: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
- Employment type: Travel contract
- Unit: SLP Speech Language Path
- Schedule: Day shift, four 10-hour shifts, 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Start date: January 5, 2027
Responsibilities
- Provide speech-language pathology care to adult patients throughout their acute care stay.
- Coordinate patient care with the interdisciplinary team and support appropriate transitions in care.
- Contribute to safe, patient-centered care and communicate relevant information to patients and families.
Requirements
- Required credentials: BLS, California state license, FEES, and MBSImP.
- Epic charting system experience is required.
- Work setting: Acute care.
- Documentation and billing skills: assessment, discharge, evaluation, plan of care, and reassessments.
- Dysphagia management: bedside swallow evaluation, compensatory strategies, conducting fiberoptic endoscopic evaluations of swallow (FEES) (required), conducting modified barium swallow studies, Frazier Free Water Protocol, hyolaryngeal exercises, International Dysphagia Diet, interpreting FEES (required), interpreting modified barium swallow studies, laryngectomy (required), modifying diet orders, oral motor skills, Passy Muir valves, suctioning, thickening agents, and trach/vent.
- Adaptive equipment: communication board and memory aide.
- Adult patient needs: CVA (cerebrovascular accident), degenerative diseases, dysarthria, dysphagia, fluency, hearing impairments, laryngectomy, mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders, nervous system disorders, sign language (required), TBI (traumatic brain injury), tracheostomy, ventilator-dependent or assisted patients, and voice.
- Other skills: patient/family education; recognizing signs and symptoms of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse; stroke.
Compensation & Why Quick2Hire
Pay is $53.00–$62.00 per hour. Quick2Hire is your staffing partner, with a dedicated recruiter supporting you throughout the assignment and reliable weekly pay. Quick2Hire also offers per diem shifts if you want extra flexibility.
This healthcare facility is a cornerstone of medical excellence in the region, offering a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the diverse needs of the community. With a focus on patient-centered care, the facility provides primary care, urgent care, and specialized services such as cardiopulmonary testing, diagnostic imaging, and a state-of-the-art birthing center. The facility's commitment to compassionate care is evident in its extensive behavioral health and chemical dependency programs, ensuring holistic support for patients. Additionally, the presence of the Otto Klein Cancer Center and a robust orthopedics department highlights its dedication to specialized and advanced medical treatments.
Located in the picturesque town of Polson, MT, the facility serves a vibrant community nestled along the shores of Flathead Lake. This location offers healthcare professionals the unique opportunity to work in a serene environment that balances professional growth with quality of life. The facility is part of a not-for-profit Catholic health care ministry, emphasizing its mission to provide accessible, high-quality care while fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. With a commitment to innovation and community well-being, this healthcare facility is an ideal place for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of Montana.
Experience
- At least 1 year of acute care experience is required.
- Travel experience is not required. First-time travelers must complete screening.
