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Lifepoint Health
Glendale, California

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$57-$60/hr

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Job Description

Facility: Glendale Memorial Hospital

Schedule: this is a PRN role that will work on an as-needed basis. However, we are looking for someone who can cover our acute rehab and med-surg units and work at least one weekend a month and at least one or two holidays per year.

Your Experience Matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) 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

A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) who excels in this role evaluates and treats individuals with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders, supporting patient recovery and communication improvement. Additional responsibilities

include:

  • Assesses speech, language, and swallowing abilities.
  • Develops and implements treatment plans based on patient needs.
  • Provides education to patients and families regarding therapy goals.
  • Documents evaluations, treatments, and patient progress accurately.
  • Collaborates with healthcare teams on care coordination.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Financial & Career Growth: 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.

What We’re Looking For

Applicants should have a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

Additional requirements include:

  • Experience: Experience in acute or rehab setting preferred.
  • License: Current SLP license and ASHA certification.
  • Certifications: CPR certification required.

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Tara by emailing tara.baker@lpnt.net

Salary range: $57-$60/hr

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders. They also collaborate with healthcare teams to develop treatment plans and provide education to patients and their families.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess a current SLP license and ASHA certification. Additionally, CPR certification is required, and experience in an acute or rehab setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Speech therapyLanguage therapySwallowing disorder treatmentVoice therapyPatient assessmentTreatment planningPatient educationClinical documentation

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 58% have no call, 30% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$119k–$125kSpeech-Language Pathology median $108k (middle half $108k–$108k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$110k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in California588 active6,867 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 12% remote · 58% no call · 30% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment627 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,492 in the last 30 days1,310 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.3% 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

25 jobs
10
<$120k
4
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k
4
$150k-165k
2
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs
401k / retirement match
69% this job
CME allowance
44%
Sign-on bonus
28%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
13%

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 Acute-Per Diem- Chula Vista

$52.36-$75.69/hr
#4

Acute (Adult) SLP - Per Diem- Memorial

$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 6,775 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Lifepoint Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Gallatin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) retirement package and company match
Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
Free gym memberships
Virtual care appointments
Mental health services
Discount programs
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Living in Glendale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.29M
Typical market rent
$2,765/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
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 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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