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Sunnyvale, California

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

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$60-$65/hr

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Job Description

Now Hiring: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Sunnyvale Post Acute | Sunnyvale, CA

Sunnyvale Post Acute is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team. We offer Part-Time, and PRN opportunities for an SLP who is passionate about helping residents improve communication, swallowing, and overall quality of life.

Pay Rate: $60.00–$65.00 per hour, DOE

Position Types: Part-Time & PRN

Why Join Sunnyvale Post Acute?

  • Competitive Pay: $60.00–$65.00/hour, depending on experience
  • Flexible Opportunities: part-time, and PRN schedules available
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives

Position Overview

As an SLP at Sunnyvale Post Acute, you will provide individualized evaluation and treatment to residents with communication, cognitive, and swallowing needs. You will work closely with residents, families, nursing staff, physicians, and the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to develop and implement effective treatment plans.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate residents and develop individualized speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing treatment plans.
  • Provide skilled therapy services based on resident needs and established care plans.
  • Monitor resident progress and modify treatment approaches as appropriate.
  • Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
  • Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, and other interdisciplinary team members.
  • Educate residents, families, and caregivers regarding treatment recommendations and strategies.
  • Promote resident safety, independence, communication, and quality of life.
  • Maintain compliance with applicable professional, state, and federal standards.

Qualifications

  • Current California Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license.
  • Appropriate certification and credentials required to practice in California.
  • Experience in skilled nursing, post-acute care, or rehabilitation preferred.
  • Strong communication, clinical, and organizational skills.
  • Compassionate, resident-centered approach.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Make a Difference at Sunnyvale Post Acute

Join a team that values quality care, collaboration, professional growth, and resident-centered outcomes. Whether you're looking for a full-time career, part-time schedule, or flexible PRN opportunity, Sunnyvale Post Acute offers a rewarding environment where your expertise can make a meaningful impact.

Apply today and join our rehabilitation team!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Speech-Language PathologySwallowing TherapyCognitive TherapyPatient EvaluationCare PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationCommunication Disorders

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 52% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% 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 ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs

6
<$120k
5
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k
11
$150k-165k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
76%
CME allowance
62%
Sign-on bonus
11%
Loan repayment
5%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Dragonfly Cares · Dix Hills, New York

$65-$90/hr
#2

Speech Language PathologistPer Diem

Providence · Santa Monica, California

$48.79-$75.74/hr
#3

Acute (Adult) SLP - Per Diem- Memorial

$52.36-$75.69/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) On-Call

$65-$70/hr
+ 47 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,907 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Sunnyvale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.83M
Typical market rent
$3,932/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.4
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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive hourly pay
Flexible part-time and PRN schedules