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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.