Healthforce·Bakersfield, California
Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultative services for patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. Develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team in a hospital setting.
Overview Speech Language Pathologist – Acute Care in Bakersfield, California, United States. This travel assignment starts 08/03/2026 and runs for 13 weeks in an acute care setting. Weekly pay range: $2,393 to $2,553 per week.
Days, 8-hour shifts, five days per week (40 hours).
Guaranteed
Hours: 0.0. Posting date 07/09/2026; valid through 11/02/2026. This assignment is managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.
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Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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Market context
California acute care speech-language pathology travel roles are often competitive because hospitals need clinicians who can step into fast-paced inpatient settings with minimal ramp-up. Candidates with acute care experience, a master’s degree, and active California licensure are typically strongest, especially when they can document recent bedside or hospital-based work. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your licensure status and prepare examples of acute care caseloads before applying.