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Confluent Health
Santa Ana, California

Speech Language Pathologist - Hospital Inpatient - Full-Time

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$48-$63/hr

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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.

If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@goconfluent.com.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Speech language pathologySwallowing assessmentPatient assessmentTreatment planningDocumentationPatient educationCognitive function therapyCommunication therapy

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).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in speech language pathologyranked against 6,740 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$100k–$131kSpeech-Language Pathology median $120k (middle half $104k–$130k)957 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$104k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in California583 active6,837 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 63% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-on · $1k loan repaymentCalifornia Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment622 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,495 in the last 30 days1,244 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,740 Speech Language Pathology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 20 employers
6
<$105k
6
$105k-125k
6
$125k-145k
4
$145k-165k
2
$165k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs
401k / retirement match
75% this job
CME allowance
60% this job
Loan repayment
30% this job
Sign-on bonus
20% this job
Relocation assistance
20%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language Pathologist ContractorContract

Cole Health · Schertz, Texas

$80-$90/hr
#2

Speech and Language PathologistContract

Enspire Consulting Group · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$70-$80/hr
#3

Pediatric Outpatient Speech Pathologist

$49.36-$78.25/hr
#4

Speech Therapist, SLP, Fl

$65-$75/hr
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,740 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Confluent Health

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Louisville, Kentucky
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$5K Sign-On Bonus
$1,300 student loan repayment support
401(k) with 4% employer match
Generous paid time off
Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
Evidence In Motion continuing education membership
$1,000/year CEU allowance
Structured mentorship and career development

Living in Santa Ana

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$873k
Typical market rent
$2,820/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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