Pays $55-$60/hrCounselor market median is ~$125k (38 jobs)

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Links Healthcare
San Diego, California

Speech-Language Therapist (SLP)

CounselorFull-Time
Posted 6mo ago

About the Role

Speech-Language Therapist at The Shores Post Acute in San Diego, CA. Full-time with benefits. Assess and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders.

Join Links Healthcare as a Speech-Language Therapist – San Diego, CA in San Diego, California. Located in the heart of sunny San Diego, The Shores Post Acute is a premier facility dedicated to providing personalized, top-tier care to our diverse community of residents. We’re proud to offer specialized programs tailored to meet the unique medical needs of each individual we serve.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $60/hour.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings
  • Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave
  • Paid orientation and training programs

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Links Healthcare as a Speech-Language Therapist – San Diego, CA.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Therapist will assess, diagnose, and treat individuals with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders, developing individualized treatment plans and providing direct therapy services.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and hold current, valid licensure as an SLP in California, with the ASHA CCC-SLP certification being preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Speech TherapyAssessmentDiagnosisTreatment PlanningEvidence-Based TherapyCollaborationPatient EducationDocumentationAdvocacyContinuing EducationTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication

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About Links Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans
Life and AD&D insurance
401(k) retirement savings
Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave
Paid orientation and training programs