Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $2,800 Per Week

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Bakersfield, California.

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Join our team as a travel Speech-Language Pathologist in Bakersfield, CA at a hospital setting. You will evaluate and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders in an inpatient rehabilitation environment. This role requires professional collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and documentation that meets facility and regulatory standards. Please review the minimum qualifications below before applying.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Completed Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA or equivalent clinical experience.
• Active California state SLP license required to start the assignment.
• Current BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital or acute care setting preferred.
• Ability to provide weekend coverage 1–2 times per month as required by the facility.
• Facility requires 30 day notice for onboarding and a current resume for consideration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with dysphagia management and instrumental assessments.
• Familiarity with interdisciplinary team rounds and discharge planning in inpatient rehab.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
• Schedule includes Monday–Friday with weekend coverage 1–2 times per month.
• Inpatient rehabilitation hospital setting.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We provide a benefits package that supports travel clinicians from the first day. Benefits include medical options, 401(k) matching, referral bonuses, paid housing availability, travel and license reimbursement, and 24/7 recruiter support.

Impacting Patient Care

You will contribute to patient recovery by delivering evidence-based SLP services in a rehabilitation hospital. Your work will support improved functional outcomes, safe swallow practices, and communication access for diverse patient populations.

Location Highlights

Bakersfield offers access to outdoor and cultural attractions within short drives. The city is approximately 2 hours from Sequoia National Park and 1.5 hours from the Sierra Nevada foothills, providing hiking and river recreation. Bakersfield features the Bakersfield Museum of Art and the Fox Theater in the downtown Arts District, within a short commute of major medical centers. The area supports a suburban lifestyle with regional transit options and proximity to U.S. Route 99 for travel to nearby cities.

EEO Statement

We are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #446524. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare 74; family of companies.