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Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – PRN

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

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$65-$75/hr

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Job Description

Now Hiring: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – PRN

  • Hayward Gardens Post Acute
  • Pay Rate: $65–$75 per hour
  • Position: PRN

Join Our Rehabilitation Team!

Hayward Gardens Post Acute is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and skilled Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our in-house rehabilitation team on a PRN basis!

If you are passionate about helping residents improve communication, swallowing, cognition, and overall quality of life, we would love to hear from you!

Position Overview

The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats residents with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. You will develop individualized treatment plans, monitor resident progress, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and provide education to residents, families, and caregivers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate residents to determine speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing therapy needs.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on resident needs and physician orders.
  • Provide therapy services to improve communication, cognitive function, swallowing safety, and functional independence.
  • Monitor resident progress and update treatment plans as needed.
  • Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding treatment goals and progress.
  • Participate in resident care conferences, rehabilitation meetings, and utilization review meetings as needed.
  • Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, aspiration precautions, swallowing strategies, and safety techniques.
  • Provide staff education and in-services related to speech therapy and restorative programs.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
  • Promote a safe treatment environment while following infection control and facility safety protocols.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
  • Current California Speech-Language Pathologist license.
  • Experience in skilled nursing or post-acute rehabilitation preferred.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and clinical skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

Why Join Hayward Gardens Post Acute?

  • Competitive pay: $65–$75 per hour
  • Flexible PRN scheduling
  • Supportive rehabilitation team
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives
  • In-house rehabilitation program

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to the Hayward Gardens Post Acute team!

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.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Cognitive therapyTreatment planningPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunication disorders

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 48% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.8 / 10 · above average in speech language pathologyranked against 6,837 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$135k–$156kSpeech-Language Pathology median $108k (middle half $108k–$108k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$132k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in California580 active6,902 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 13% remote · 48% no call · 38% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment625 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,494 in the last 30 days1,341 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+3.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,837 Speech Language Pathology listings), 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

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs
9
<$115k
4
$115k-130k
5
$130k-145k
3
$145k-160k
2
$160k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs
401k / retirement match
62%
CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
34%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Dragonfly Cares · Dix Hills, New York

$65-$90/hr
#2

Speech Therapist Acute-Per Diem- Chula VistaPer Diem

Sharp HealthCare · Chula Vista, California

$52.36-$75.69/hr
#3

Acute (Adult) SLP - Per Diem- Memorial

$52.36-$75.69/hr
#4

Speech Therapist

$64-$74/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 70% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,837 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Flexible PRN scheduling
Supportive rehabilitation team
In-house rehabilitation program