About This Position
Join our team as a travel Speech-Language Pathologist in Mission Viejo, CA, supporting inpatient rehabilitation in an acute care setting on a 13-week contract.
Position Details
- Specialty: Speech-Language Pathologist
- Unit: Acute Care Inpatient PT MH REHAB SERV
- Schedule: Day shift, five 8-hour shifts, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Start date: December 1, 2026
Responsibilities
- Provide speech-language pathology services to hospitalized patients.
- Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary clinical team to support patient needs during the inpatient stay.
Requirements
- Current California license and BLS certification.
- Epic charting experience is preferred.
- Acute care work setting.
- Assessment: Adaptive Devices (required); AROM/AAROM/PROM; Arousal and Attention; Assistive Devices; Body Mechanics; Identifying Environmental Barriers; Pain assessment; Sensory response; Skin integrity; Strength testing; Vital Sign monitoring.
- Orthopedics: Ankle sprains; Cervicalgia; Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD); Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD); Elbow injuries/tendinopathy; Extremity Mobilization; Frozen shoulder; Gait training; Hand injuries/tendinopathy (required); Hip fractures/injuries; Knee injuries/tendinopathy; LE Amputations; Low back pain; Osteoarthritis; Pelvic floor training (required); Post op cervical surgery; Post op shoulder repair; Post op spinal surgery; Rheumatoid Arthritis; Sciatica; Spinal Conditions; Total hip replacement; Total knee replacement.
- Documentation: Assessment; Discharge; Evaluation; Plan of Care; Reassessments; Short Term Goals; Time Management.
- Equipment and devices: Bed alarms; Call lights; Crutches; Gait belt; Hospital beds/Specialty Beds; Hoyer lift (required); Lower extremity prosthetics (required); Rolling Walker; Shoulder slings; Sit to stand lift (required); Sliding boards; Soft/Hard collars; Specialty beds (air mattresses); Standard Walker; Upper extremity prosthetics (required); Wheelchair Assessment (required).
- Specialty and patient populations: Cardiopulmonary (required); Geriatrics; Neurology (required); Oncology (required); Orthopedics (required).
- Cardiopulmonary and circulatory: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD); Congestive Heart Failure (CHF); Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG); Cystic fibrosis (required); Emphysema (required); Lobe clearance techniques (required); Lymphedema management (required); Myocardial Infarction (MI); Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD).
- Neurologic: Cognitive disorders; Concussion; Dementia/Alzheimer’s; Multiple Sclerosis; Muscular dystrophy (required); Nerve Palsy (required); Neurodevelopmental Technique (NDT); Parkinson’s disease; Post Stroke Rehabilitation; Spinal cord injury; Traumatic Brain injury.
- Modalities: Cryotherapy.
- Professional skills and knowledge: Home Exercise Program (required); Management/lead experience; Patient family education; Safety and injury prevention; Signs & Symptoms physical, sexual, psychological abuse (required).
Compensation & Why Quick2Hire
Hourly pay is $56.00–$66.00. 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
- Two years of experience.
- Level II trauma experience is required; acute care and trauma experience are required. Acute care experience is a hard-stop requirement.
- Travel experience is not required.
