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Saratoga, California

PRN Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$68.5-$75/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Saratoga Retirement Community - Saratoga, CA
  • Position Type: PRN
  • Salary Range: $68.50 - $75.00Hourly

Join Our Team at Saratoga Retirement Community in Saratoga, CA! Are you a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further!

Our newest location, Saratoga Retirement Community in Saratoga, CA, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist. About Us: Saratoga Retirement Community is a retirement oasis.

Set in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Saratoga Retirement Community blends natural beauty with vibrant living. Enjoy serving our residents in a picturesque community in the beautiful city of Saratoga with easy access to the larger Bay Area.

Revel in the Mediterranean climate, abundance of greenery, and countless cultural and recreational opportunities.

Joining the therapy team at Saratoga Retirement Community means being part of a dedicated group of professionals committed to enhancing the well-being of residents through compassionate care and cutting-edge rehabilitation services.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary

The Speech-Language Pathologist shall conduct screenings, evaluations, re-evaluations, discharge planning, and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the physician.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines. Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.

Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law. #HP1

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will conduct screenings, evaluations, and discharge planning for residents. They are also responsible for making revisions to established plans of care under physician supervision.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program. An active state license and adherence to national board certification requirements are mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

EvaluationOrganizational skillsWritten communication

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 56% have no call, 34% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$142k–$156kSpeech-Language Pathology median $108k (middle half $108k–$108k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$135k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in California577 active6,825 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 56% no call · 34% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment617 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,431 in the last 30 days1,331 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+3.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs
9
<$120k
4
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k
5
$150k-165k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs
401k / retirement match
74%
CME allowance
45%
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Dragonfly Cares · Dix Hills, New York

$65-$90/hr
#2

Speech Language PathologistPer Diem

Providence · San Pedro, California

$49.4-$78.07/hr
#3

Speech Therapist I- Acute & LTC - Per Diem - Coronado

$52.36-$75.69/hr
#4

Speech Therapist Acute-Per Diem- Chula Vista

$52.36-$75.69/hr
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,742 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Saratoga

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$3.09M
Typical market rent
$6,140/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.4
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 · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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