Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Oakland, California. Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist Discipline:
Therapy Start Date:
08/31/2026 Duration:
18 weeks 40 hours per week Shift:
8 hours, days Employment Type:
Travel Job Summary:
Speech Language Pathologist Pediatrics (SLP PEDS) in Oakland, California. This position involves providing specialized speech and language therapy services for pediatric patients in an outpatient setting. The role requires working office hours during daytime shifts, focusing on assessment, therapy, and intervention for children with various communication, speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
Job Details:
Shift: Days, 8 hours daily, minimum of 40 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Certification in BLS and CCC-SLP; valid California state licensure required; minimum of 2 years of experience, including at least 1 year of hospital experience; pediatric outpatient and pediatric rehabilitation facility experience preferred
Preferred Qualifications: Childrens hospital experience, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience, and experience with developmental delays, autism, and complex communication needs
Certifications: BLS, CCC-SLP
Skills: Acute care, alternative communication devices, assessment, augmentative communication, bedside swallow evaluation, clinical evaluation of language fundamentals, communication boards, compensatory strategies, concurrent therapy documentation and treatment, modified barium swallow studies, developmental delays, discharge planning, group therapy, hearing impairments, hyolaryngeal exercises, international dysphagia diet, interpreting modified barium swallow studies, language disorders, memory aids, neurodevelopmental disorders, modifying diet orders, oral motor, oral peripheral exam, Passy Muir valves, patient/family education, pediatric outpatient, pediatric rehabilitation, PICU, plan of care, Preschool Language Scale (PLS-4), re-assessments, Rossetti Infant-Toddler Language Scale, signs & symptoms of physical, sexual, psychological abuse, SLP evaluation coding, suctioning, TBI, thickening agents, trach/ventilator dependent, ventilator-assisted, Western Aphasia Battery (WAB).
Additional Information: This role involves working with pediatric patients ranging from adolescents to children, with a daily census of approximately 7 visits. Resources may be reassigned across departments or facilities within a 75+ mile radius during the assignment as needed. Orientation hours are scheduled on the Monday before the Tuesday start date, with remote or in-person training modules required before start.
Start Date: 08/31/2026
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Posted Date: Cross Country Allied Job ID # . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: SP - SLP PEDS Speech Language Pathologist Pediatrics. About Cross Country Allied
You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose. Benefits
401k retirement plan Referral bonus
Specialty:
Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist Discipline:
Therapy Start Date:
08/31/2026 Duration:
18 weeks 40 hours per week Shift:
8 hours, days Employment Type:
Travel Job Summary:
Speech Language Pathologist Pediatrics (SLP PEDS) in Oakland, California. This position involves providing specialized speech and language therapy services for pediatric patients in an outpatient setting. The role requires working office hours during daytime shifts, focusing on assessment, therapy, and intervention for children with various communication, speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
Job Details:
Shift: Days, 8 hours daily, minimum of 40 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Certification in BLS and CCC-SLP; valid California state licensure required; minimum of 2 years of experience, including at least 1 year of hospital experience; pediatric outpatient and pediatric rehabilitation facility experience preferred
Preferred Qualifications: Childrens hospital experience, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience, and experience with developmental delays, autism, and complex communication needs
Certifications: BLS, CCC-SLP
Skills: Acute care, alternative communication devices, assessment, augmentative communication, bedside swallow evaluation, clinical evaluation of language fundamentals, communication boards, compensatory strategies, concurrent therapy documentation and treatment, modified barium swallow studies, developmental delays, discharge planning, group therapy, hearing impairments, hyolaryngeal exercises, international dysphagia diet, interpreting modified barium swallow studies, language disorders, memory aids, neurodevelopmental disorders, modifying diet orders, oral motor, oral peripheral exam, Passy Muir valves, patient/family education, pediatric outpatient, pediatric rehabilitation, PICU, plan of care, Preschool Language Scale (PLS-4), re-assessments, Rossetti Infant-Toddler Language Scale, signs & symptoms of physical, sexual, psychological abuse, SLP evaluation coding, suctioning, TBI, thickening agents, trach/ventilator dependent, ventilator-assisted, Western Aphasia Battery (WAB).
Additional Information: This role involves working with pediatric patients ranging from adolescents to children, with a daily census of approximately 7 visits. Resources may be reassigned across departments or facilities within a 75+ mile radius during the assignment as needed. Orientation hours are scheduled on the Monday before the Tuesday start date, with remote or in-person training modules required before start.
Start Date: 08/31/2026
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Posted Date: Cross Country Allied Job ID # . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: SP - SLP PEDS Speech Language Pathologist Pediatrics. About Cross Country Allied
You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose. Benefits
401k retirement plan Referral bonus