Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Porterville, California.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist Discipline: Therapy Start Date: 12/08/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Care. This 13-week assignment provides speech-language pathology services for inpatients across intensive care, telemetry, medical-surgical, emergency, and subacute settings, as well as primarily pediatric and school-aged outpatients. The role includes tracheal tube assessments, modified barium studies, participation in the Stroke Committee, and collaboration with respiratory services.

Job Details Schedule: 8-hour day shifts, 40 hours per week, for a 13-week assignment.

Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and a California license required at the time of submission; minimum of 2 years of experience required.

Additional Information: Provides care for inpatients in intensive care, telemetry, medical-surgical, emergency, and subacute settings. Treats primarily pediatric and school-aged outpatients. Common diagnoses include acute respiratory failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, developmental delays, stroke, and dementia. Performs baseline, new-admission, and standard assessments for patients with tracheal tubes, including tracheal tubes with blow-by oxygen. Performs modified barium studies in collaboration with a radiologist and X-ray technologist. Participates in the Stroke Committee. Receives support from respiratory services for tracheal tube and ventilator-related care.

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 Cross Country Allied Job ID 1347949. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: SP - SLP ACUTE Speech Language Pathologist ACUTE. 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