Speech Language Pathologist Full-Time
Listed compensation
$60-$65/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Job Posting: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Full-Time
- Location: Linwood Meadows Care Center – Visalia, CA
- Salary range: $60-$65/hour BOE
Linwood Meadows Care Center, a leading skilled nursing facility in Visalia, CA, is seeking a Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our compassionate and collaborative rehab team. We are committed to providing exceptional care and helping our residents regain independence and quality of life.
Position Summary
The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for evaluating and treating residents with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. This role ensures timely, effective, and compassionate treatment aligned with physician orders and facility policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients within 24 hours or 1 business day of physician referral
- Develop treatment plans and obtain physician approval
- Administer treatments per the approved plan of care
- Supervise SLP Assistants and CFY clinicians in patient care activities
- Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team regarding patient status and progress
- Attend and participate in Patient Care Conferences, UR meetings, and staff in-services
- Document evaluations, daily notes, progress notes, recertifications, and discharge summaries per state and payer requirements
- Provide caregiver and staff education for post-discharge maintenance programs
- Ensure compliance with facility policies and the State Practice Act
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Speech Language Pathology required; Master’s or Doctorate preferred
- Current California SLP license in good standing
- Strong proficiency with electronic documentation (Casamba, PointClickCare preferred)
- Excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and organizational skills
- Ability to supervise CFY clinicians and collaborate with restorative staff
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Frequent standing, walking, pushing/pulling, hearing, and speaking
- Occasional lifting of 100+ lbs. and physical mobility for hands-on care
- Work environment is typically quiet to moderate in noise
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate of $60/hour
- Full benefits package and 401(k) for full-time staff
- Positive, team-oriented workplace culture
- Ongoing training and advancement opportunities
Employee Recognition and Appreciation Programs
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
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 57% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $125k–$135k | Speech-Language Pathology median $125k (middle half $115k–$133k)31 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$117k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in California | 602 active | 7,062 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 57% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment645 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,572 in the last 30 days | 1,377 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +2.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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