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San Pedro, California

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistNo callPer Diem

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$49.4-$78.07/hr

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Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro in San Pedro, CA. This position is Perdiem and will work 8-hour, Day shifts.

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro, awarded the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Gold Plus Achievement Award, is recognized for its exceptional stroke care. Additionally, our Rehab Center is nationally ranked by UDSMR and accredited by CARF for outstanding rehabilitation programs.

The Speech-Language Pathologist supports the mission, vision, core values, and objectives of Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center located in Torrance and San Pedro.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing patient evaluations, establishing and implementing a plan of care, monitoring patient's progress, interdisciplinary collaboration, discharge planning.

The Speech-Language Pathologist should demonstrate professional communication and interpersonal skills including direct, honest, and compassionate behavior.

The Speech Therapist is a licensed professional who is responsible for maintaining standards of professional and ethical practice in accordance with regulatory agencies and the American Speech Therapy Association (ASHA).

The Speech Therapist demonstrates proficient clinical knowledge and skills in providing and initiating treatment programs for individuals with swallowing, speech and cognitive impairments. Utilizing a collaborative team approach in providing care to; young, middle and older adult patients.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Little Company Of Mary San Pedro Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

  • Master's Degree In Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited program Or equivalent educ/experience
  • Upon hire: California Speech Language Pathologist License
  • Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1 year In practice setting

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.

Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for performing patient evaluations, establishing care plans, and monitoring progress for individuals with speech, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. They must also engage in interdisciplinary collaboration and manage discharge planning within a patient-focused clinical environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited program and possess a valid California Speech Language Pathologist License. Additionally, a National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required upon hire.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationPlan of care developmentSwallowing therapyCognitive impairment treatmentClinical documentationPatient monitoringCommunication skillsCompassionate care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist at Providence a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,880 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 49 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 57% have no call, 37% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in speech language pathologyranked against 6,880 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$103k–$162kSpeech-Language Pathology median $108k (middle half $108k–$108k)23 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$120k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in California620 active6,955 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 57% no call · 37% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment672 active listings, Oct 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+3.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,880 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

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs
401k / retirement match
73% this job
CME allowance
42%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,880 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Providence

Hospitals and Health Care
Redondo Beach, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues)
Voluntary benefits
Well-being resources