Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Listed compensation
$37.6-$63/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Speech Language Pathology (SLP) - Long-Term Acute Care Hospital
Full-time
Wage scale: $37.60-$63.00 per hour
Supportive Leadership, Superior Outcomes, Advancement Opportunities
Your experience matters
At Kindred Hospital Riverside, we are driven by a profound commitment to
prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here,
you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Speech Language
Pathologist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to
making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your
skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the
lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute
· Play an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about
themselves by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and
swallowing abilities
· Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members;
assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
· Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and
accrediting requirements
· Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
· Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
· Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business
Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard
and applicable state/federal laws
· Other duties as assigned
What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In
addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
* Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision
coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
* Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital
indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and
paid time off.
* Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition
assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
* Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free
gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and
discount programs).
* Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement
opportunities.
Qualifications and requirements
· Graduate of a master’s level program in Speech Language Pathology which is
accredited by Education Standards Board or whose practice meets ASHA
certification requirements
· Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical
Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA
· Minimum of six months speech therapist / speech language pathologist
experience working with an adult and geriatric population
· Current and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the state
where services are rendered
· Current CPR certification
· Strong organizational and communication skills
About us
At Kindred Hospital Riverside is a 40-bed located in Perris, California, and is
part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to
making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral
health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career
milestone—your experience matters.
EEOC Statement
At Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Lifepoint
Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants
and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination
and harassment in employment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities while documenting patient progress in accordance with regulatory requirements. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and instruct families or nursing staff on follow-through programs.
Requirements
Requires a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and a current, unrestricted state license. Candidates must have at least six months of experience working with adult and geriatric populations and hold current CPR certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 43 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 74% have no call, 88% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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