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Santa Barbara, California

PRN Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$68-$72/hr

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Covenant Living at the Samarkand - Santa Barbara, CA, Position Type: PRN, Salary Range: $68.00 - $72.00Hourly, Join Our Team at Covenant Living at the Samarkand in Santa Barbara, CA! Are you a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Covenant Living at the Samarkand in Santa Barbara, CA, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist.

About Us

This premier retirement community offers an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated member of the therapy team. Located in Santa Barbara, CA, Covenant Living at the Samarkand is between the Pacific Ocean and the striking Santa Ynez Mountains. Work in a superb climate and enjoy the natural beauty of Southern California with its breathtaking beaches, spectacular parks and incredible sunsets. Joining the passionate therapy team at Covenant Living at the Samarkand means being part of a dedicated group of professionals committed to enhancing the well-being of residents through compassionate care and cutting-edge rehabilitation services. Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary: The Speech-Language Pathologist shall conduct screenings, evaluations, re-evaluations, discharge planning, and make re

  • visions in any established plan of care as supervised by the physician.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required. Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines. Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure. Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position. Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, dis

  • ability, or any other classification protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for conducting patient screenings, evaluations, and discharge planning. They will also revise established plans of care under the supervision of a physician.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program. An active state license and relevant certifications are required for the role.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Organizational SkillsWritten Communication

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 50% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $132k 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

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$125k-145k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs

401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
7%
Relocation assistance
7%
Loan repayment
4%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Santa Barbara

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1,913k
Typical market rent
$3,692/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.8
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 · Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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