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Confluent Health
La Quinta, California

Speech Language Pathologist Lead - Outpatient

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50 - $65/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Looking for a Lead SLP - $5K Sign on Bonus - Productivity Bonus - 401K with a 4% Match

Are you a experienced SLP looking to run and grow a practice? We would love to have a conversation with you! Our All Star Physical Therapy location in La Quinta, CA is looking for a driven and compassionate Speech Language Pathologist to join our close-knit, outpatient orthopedic team.

We are in the process of opening a new location dedicated just to Speech Therapy and want you to Lead it. We pride ourselves on our family-like culture and loyal patient following, and we’re seeking someone who shares our strong work ethic and passion for excellent care.

In this role, we are looking for someone who can utilize their valuable experience evaluating and treating communication and swallowing disorders for patients in an outpatient setting.

Respotionsibilities include conducting assessments, creating individualized treatment plans, delivering evidence based therapy, documenting progress and interdisciplinary team members to support outcomes. We are thrilled with our new AI documention software.

It literally cuts your documentation time by 90%, giving you more time to treat your patients and grow a business. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and value being rewarded for your contributions, we’d love to meet you!

How Confluent Health Supports You

LIFT (Loan Incentive for Therapists) program – eligible clinicians may receive up to $25,000 in student loan repayment, paid directly to the lender.

  • Fully paid trainings, certifications and education programs through Evidence in Motion (EIM)
  • AI enabled Clinical documentation which therapists report reduces documentation time by 90%
  • A focus to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture
  • Comprehensive mentorship and career development
  • Leadership and talent development opportunities
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Industry leading Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD insurances
  • 401(k) with a 4% Employer Match
  • Family Building and Parental Benefits

Responsibilities

Conduct adult and pediatric evaluations according to patient disorder(s) to determine appropriate speech, language, cognitive, voice or swallowing diagnosis.

Develop functional care plans, long and short-term goals for each patient according to their respective disorders and deficits.

  • Provide treatment for both adult and pediatric populations according to their respective plan of care.
  • Supervise and co-sign for SLPAs
  • If qualified, supervise student interns

Qualifications

  • Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an ASHA accredited University.
  • ASHA Certification
  • Licensure from the California Board of Speech Language Pathology
  • Evidence of ongoing clinical education

About

Compensation: $50- $65/hour + productivity bonus, paid continued education and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.

Confluent Health, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@goconfluent.com.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical evaluationTreatment planningCommunication disordersSupervisionPediatric careAdult careCognitive therapyVoice therapy

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 48% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% 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)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs · 16 employers

13
<$95k
3
$95k-110k
3
$110k-125k
1
$130k
8
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
35%
Loan repayment
30% this job
Sign-on bonus
17% this job
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Laryngology/Oncologic Speech Language Pathologist

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$142k-$199k
#2

Speech Language Pathologist III, ENT, Voice

Sutter Health · Santa Clara, California

$135k-$189k
#3

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Contra Costa

Up to $140,000
#4

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Oakland/Hayward

Up to $140,000
+ 26 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 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in La Quinta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$678k
Typical market rent
$3,568/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Confluent Health

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Louisville, Kentucky
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$5K Sign on Bonus
Productivity Bonus
401K with 4% Match
LIFT (Loan Incentive for Therapists) program – up to $25,000 in student loan repayment
Fully paid trainings, certifications and education programs
AI enabled Clinical documentation
Generous Paid Time Off
Industry leading Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD insurances