Speech Language Pathologist - Bakersfield, CA - SLPVP

NavitasPartners • Bakersfield, CA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for an exciting Travel or Local job in Bakersfield, CA. This role involves conducting speech, language, and swallowing evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing therapy sessions in an acute care setting. The position requires monitoring and documenting patient progress, educating patients and families, collaborating with healthcare teams, and adjusting treatment plans as needed. Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and ensuring patient safety are also key aspects of this role, all aimed at supporting improved communication and swallowing function.

Requirements

• Active California Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Nice To Haves

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred
• Acute care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech, language, and swallowing evaluations
• Develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide therapy sessions in an acute care setting
• Monitor and document patient progress
• Educate patients and families on therapy plans
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Adjust treatment plans based on patient response
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Ensure patient safety during therapy sessions
• Support improved communication and swallowing function

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Salary discussed upfront

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees