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Job Description & Requirements


Speech & Language Pathologist - Acute - (SLP)


StartDate: ASAP
Available Shifts: 8 D
Pay Rate: $2396.00 - $2469.00



Travel Speech-Language Pathologist - Acute jobs in Bakersfield, CA offer a 13-week contract with 8-hour day shifts and 40 hours per week. You must have ASHA Certification of Clinical Competency, a California speech-language pathology license, and proficiency in videofluoroscopy studies. Recommended qualifications include 1-2 years of acute care experience, though this is flexible if you are skilled in videofluoroscopy and have worked in acute rehab. Your responsibilities include assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders in an acute care setting. You will develop individualized therapy plans and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
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Bakersfield, CA is known for its welcoming community, outdoor recreation, and diverse dining options.
AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, exclusive discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 support.
Apply now to join this Speech-Language Pathologist - Acute assignment in Bakersfield, CA.


Required Qualifications
Speech/Language Pathologist, Acute
SLP-CA






Facility Location
Surrounded by mountain ranges, wildflowers and the Kern River, Bakersfield is the ideal destination for anyone seeking an abundance of recreational opportunities. Hike the neighboring Sierra Nevada Mountains, enjoy whitewater rafting or kayaking, or explore the vibrant downtown district. Boasting a dynamic musical community, the city is also known as the birthplace of the country music genre known as the “Bakersfield sound.”



Job Benefits


Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:
      
  •    Competitive pay rates
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  •    Medical, Dental, Vision
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  •    401(k) and Flex Spending
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  •    Life Insurance
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  •    Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
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  •    Free Continuing Education
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  •    Competitive Housing Deal
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  •    Refer a friend and earn extra cash!




About the Company


At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.


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Employer: AMN Healthcare
Post Date: Aug 20, 2026
Profession: Therapy
Job Type: Speech Language Pathologist
Specialty: None
Location: California - BAKERSFIELD
Job Reference: 1305976
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