Speech Language Pathologist - Hospital Inpatient - Full-Time
Listed compensation
$48-$63/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
True 1 0n 1 Patient Care (avg 8 patients per shift) - $5K Sign On Bonus - 401K w/ a 4% Match
Are you gettting burned out seeing 16-24 patients a day? You will never see that here! Your daily caseload will average between 7-10 patients per day! True 1 on 1 care is what we pride ourselves in, ensuring you do not feel burnt out during your drive home after work.
We are seeking an experienced inpatient Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our hospital team in Santa Ana, CA. Unfortunately, we are unable to bring on a CFY at this time, we are looking for an SLP that has experience in swallowing and scoping.
You will work next to a team of respected OT's, PT's, SLP's, PTA's, and OTA's, to provide direct patient care and support rehabilitation activities.
All of our therapists get membership with Evidence In Motion (Continued Education Program), so, if continued education and growth is something you are drawn to….. we are the company for you.
At Confluent Health and our family of affiliated brands, physical therapists practice in an environment built for high quality care, professional growth, and sustainable careers. We support clinicians with innovative tools, strong mentorship, and clear development pathways.
- Pay down your student loans faster – $1300 in repayment support
- Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.
- A care model designed to support quality outcomes and efficiency.
- Structured mentorship and career development.
Industry-leading continuing education through Evidence in Motion (EIM) as well as an extra $1000/year toward CEU's of your chosing.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement individualized therapy programs to improve communication, cognitive function, and swallowing for patients
Perform comprehensive assessments using subjective evaluations and objective tests to determine patient needs and treatment goals
Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and document outcomes to ensure optimal rehabilitation results
Collaborate with healthcare teams, educate patients and families, and consult with physicians to support effective treatment and care coordination
Qualifications
Current California license as a Speech Language Pathologist
Experienced Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) with swallowing and scoping experience are encouraged to apply
About
Compensation: $48 - $63 per hour + $5K Sign on bonus, student loan reimbursement, 401K with a 4% company match, paid continued education with Evidence In Motion, plus more.
Confluent Health, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Qualifications
- 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, 5% are remote, 63% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in speech language pathology | ranked against 6,740 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $100k–$131k | Speech-Language Pathology median $120k (middle half $104k–$130k)957 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$104k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in California | 583 active | 6,837 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 63% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k sign-on · $1k loan repayment | California Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment622 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,495 in the last 30 days | 1,244 the 30 days before (+101%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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