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Sunnyvale, California

Speech Language Pathologist PRN

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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Posted 38m ago · Verified live

Job Description

We are looking for a Speech Language Pathologist/SLP at Sunnyvale Gardens Post Acute.

  • Full time, Part Time or PRN Opportunities
  • In house Therapy Program
  • SLP CCC only, no CF

Our Benefits

  • Competitive pay $50-60
  • Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
  • 401k (Full-time only)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
  • Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
  • Fun environment and great staff to work with!

Job Description

  • Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
  • Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
  • Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
  • Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
  • Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.
  • Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Speech and Language Pathologist in the Board State Practice Act and governmental and third-party payer requirements.
  • Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
  • Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
  • Participate in discharge planning.
  • Act as a clinical preceptor for affiliating CFY/RFP Speech-Language Pathologist and student programs.

Comply with the Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Bureau State Practice Act and the facility policy and procedures.

Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Required License or Certification

Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathologist Therapy, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Speech-Language Therapy. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Point Click Care.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement effective treatment plans for patients while communicating progress with the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Participate in patient care conferences, facility training programs, and discharge planning to ensure quality care and compliance.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, with a preference for Master's or Doctorate holders. Candidates must hold an SLP CCC certification and be proficient in computer documentation systems.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningClinical PreceptingInterdisciplinary Communication

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, 32% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$104k–$125kSpeech-Language Pathology median $108k (middle half $108k–$108k)24 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 California612 active6,962 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 56% no call · 32% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment663 active listings, Oct 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+6.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs
7
<$120k
4
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
7
$150k-165k
2
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

38 jobs · 33 employers
401k / retirement match
76% this job
CME allowance
47%
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

SLP / Speech Language Pathologist - Home Health - Part-Time

Adoration Health · Fredericksburg, Virginia

$100/hr
#2

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Dragonfly Cares · Dix Hills, New York

$65-$90/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
+ 47 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,902 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About PACS

IT Services and IT Consulting
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay ($50-60/hr)
Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
401k (Full-time only)
Paid Time Off
Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

Living in Sunnyvale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.85M
Typical market rent
$3,972/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 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.