PRN Speech-Language Pathologist - Outpatient

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50-$60/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Job Overview & Responsibilities

Join our team as a Speech-Language Pathologist, where you'll use evidence-based techniques to transform patients’ lives. Your primary responsibilities include evaluating and treating dysphasia, speech-language disorders, cognitive-communication disorders, and voice disorders. This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations.

Clinic Location

800 S. Lower Sacramento Road, Lodi, California 95242

Your Responsibilities as a Speech-Language Pathologist

  • Deliver evidence-based, quality care to each patient to facilitate return to previous level of functioning and successful return to community
  • Establish timely treatment plans for each patient’s specific needs
  • Demonstrate a positive connection with patients, fellow clinicians, and other team members
  • Build and maintain relationships throughout the community
  • Qualifications & Pay Range

Qualifications

  • Graduate of a master's degree program in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
  • State Licensure in Speech Language Pathology
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • Compensation & Bonus Structure
  • Base Salary: $50-$60/hour (based on experience and market factors)
  • Company Overview

A Top Workplace

At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities.

From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.

PT Solutions has been named a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year, based entirely on employee feedback. We’ve also earned five Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Professional Development, Work-Life Flexibility, Appreciation, and Purpose & Values.

This recognition reflects a culture built around supporting our people. It’s not just what we do, but how we make people feel. Through human connection, intentional care, and being all in for one another, we create experiences that make a difference. Because together, we do great better.

Let’s go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today! To see what #PTSLife is like, visit Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply!

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive, and voice disorders using evidence-based techniques. They are responsible for establishing timely treatment plans and maintaining positive relationships with patients and the clinical team.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Dysphasia treatmentTreatment planningPatient evaluationEvidence-based practice

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 56% have no call, 36% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.0 / 10 · above average in speech language pathologyranked against 6,936 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$104k–$125kSpeech-Language Pathology median $108k (middle half $104k–$108k)27 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$103k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in California623 active7,084 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 56% no call · 36% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment674 active listings, Oct 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.8% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,936 Speech Language Pathology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 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
6
<$120k
4
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
9
$150k-165k
2
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 30 employers
401k / retirement match
72%
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
19%
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
6%

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 · Santa Monica, California

$48.79-$75.74/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 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,936 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About PT Solutions Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, GA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Evidence-Based Clinical Education
Mentorship Opportunities
Professional Development
Work-Life Flexibility Recognition

Living in Lodi

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$501k
Typical market rent
$2,278/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
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.

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