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San Diego, California

Speech-Language Therapist (SLP)

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55-$60/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Located in the heart of sunny San Diego, The Shores Post Acute is a premier facility dedicated to providing personalized, top-tier care to our diverse community of residents. We’re proud to offer specialized programs tailored to meet the unique medical needs of each individual we serve.

At The Shores, we believe that exceptional care begins with a dedicated team. Our compassionate and highly skilled professionals bring their unique talents and unwavering commitment to deliver the best care, every single day.

Why Join Us?

At The Shores, we provide a supportive work environment where you can gain valuable experience caring for a diverse patient population, while collaborating with compassionate colleagues who genuinely support each other. We recognize our team’s achievements to celebrate contributions to patient care and teamwork.

About the Position

As an Speech Therapist you will assess, diagnose, and treat individuals with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to improving the quality of life for patients, using evidence-based therapy techniques and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough evaluations of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments and specific needs.
  • Provide direct therapy services to patients in one-on-one or group settings.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • Educate patients and their families about speech, language, and swallowing disorders, as well as treatment plans.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
  • Advocate for the speech and language needs of patients within the healthcare team and community.
  • Stay current with best practices and developments in speech therapy through continuing education and professional development.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
  • Current and valid licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in California.
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of healthcare professionals.
  • Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.

What We Offer

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.
  • Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.
  • 401(k) retirement savings.
  • Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Paid orientation and training programs.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Language therapyCommunication disordersPatient assessmentTreatment planningMultidisciplinary collaborationPatient educationCognitive-communication therapyOrganizational skills

Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution27 jobs · 15 employers

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<$90k
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$90k-110k
4
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7
$130k-150k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
36% this job
Loan repayment
28%
PSLF eligible
24%
Relocation assistance
16%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 1.5
Below most Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,029 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Diego

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.01M
Typical market rent
$3,036/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
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 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Links Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans
Life and AD&D insurance
401(k) retirement savings
Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave
Paid orientation and training programs