Speech Language Pathologist
Listed compensation
$43.87-$52.64/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Department: Physical Rehab Services - Hospital
Shift: Primarily Days (United States of America)
Employee Type
Regular - Per Diem
Per Diem Type (If Applicable)
Non-RN Per Diem 1
Minimum Pay Range
$43.87 - $52.64
Job Description
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Services, the Speech-Language Pathologist helps coordinate evaluation, treatment and clinical activities of speech therapy so that effective and optimum quality patient care is delivered.
Position Qualifications
Education/Licensure/Certification:
Graduation from a school of Speech Pathology with a minimum of a Master’s degree and successful completion of a clinical internship.
Current California Speech Language Pathologist licensure required. Candidates who have applied for licensure and are legally authorized to practice under supervision (e. g., limited permit or license-pending status) may be considered.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
Knowledge
- One year of professional experience as a Speech Language Pathologist preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of speech therapy procedures and techniques required to provide routine inpatient and sub-acute speech therapy and dysphagia evaluation and treatment.
- Knowledge of infection control procedures.
Skills
- Ability to follow directions accurately.
- Strong interpersonal skills to establish effective relationships with patients and fellow employees.
- Able to assume responsibility for updating skills as required by hospital policy.
Ability to walk and stand for long periods, as well as stoop and mechanically operate wheelchair accessories repetitively throughout the day.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech-Language Pathologist coordinates the evaluation, treatment, and clinical activities of speech therapy to ensure high-quality patient care. They are responsible for providing routine inpatient and sub-acute speech therapy and performing dysphagia evaluations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Speech Pathology and possess a current California Speech Language Pathologist license. A current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required for the position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 40% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% 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)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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