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TheraEd Staffing Group
Lompoc, California

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Skilled Nursing Facility

Speech-Language Pathologist Top 25% in Speech Language PathologyFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to join a Skilled Nursing Facility in Lompoc, California.

This role focuses on working with an adult and geriatric population, helping patients recover from stroke, neurological conditions, cognitive impairments, and other medical issues affecting communication and swallowing.

You will provide individualized therapy services designed to improve functional communication, cognitive abilities, and swallowing safety while enhancing overall quality of life.

If you are passionate about rehabilitation and patient-centered care, this is an excellent opportunity for professional growth and meaningful impact.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in patients
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical findings
  • Provide therapy focused on speech, cognition, and dysphagia management
  • Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy techniques and safety strategies
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with facility and regulatory standards

Requirements

  • Active state license as a Speech-Language Pathologist in California
  • Current BLS/CPR certification
  • Minimum of 6 months of recent SLP experience within the last 5 years preferred
  • Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or geriatric setting is a plus
  • Strong clinical and communication skills

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Continuing Education (CE) reimbursement
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient recovery and quality of life

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. They are responsible for developing individualized treatment plans and maintaining accurate clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Speech-language pathologyCognitive therapyPatient assessmentTreatment planningGeriatric careCommunication disorders

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Skilled Nursing Facility at TheraEd Staffing Group a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,328 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

TheraEd Staffing Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 138 active listings.

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 66% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution26 jobs

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<$110k
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$110k-130k
7
$130k-150k
4
$150k-170k
1
$171k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs

401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
59% this job
Loan repayment
14%
Sign-on bonus
10%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$58.71-$82.19/hr
#2

Speech Language Therapist / SLP (Home Health)

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$70-$80/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist

$60-$75/hr
#4

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$65-$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Speech Language Pathology

Living in Lompoc

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$582k
Typical market rent
$2,169/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.8
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.