Speech-Language Pathologist
Listed compensation
$124.8K–$143.5K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
About Us
Canyon Creek Post-Acute is a 5-star Customer Satisfaction Management (CSM) rating, 70-bed skilled nursing facility located in Castro Valley, California, specializing in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Our mission is to provide exceptional services that enable our residents and their families to thrive. With a dedicated in-house team of therapists and nurses, we create customized care plans tailored to the individual needs of each resident.
Our Team
Our dedicated and professional staff possesses the strengths and talents necessary to deliver the highest quality of care consistently. Whether our residents are recovering after a hospital stay or require ongoing medical support, Canyon Creek Post-Acute is devoted to helping them achieve their personal health and wellness goals.
Position Overview
The Speech-Language Pathologist provides and directs all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organizations guidelines, professional standards and community needs. Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current prospective patients, to all internal and external customers. Participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.
- Directs and supervises the work of assistants AND students as applicable with State and Federal guidelines.
- Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one’s personal protection and patient safety.
- Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education.
- Keys information into computer systems, including EMR and rehab systems
- Supports and participates in department operations and development.
- Communicates patient status and needs to the patients, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved curriculum in Speech and Language Pathology.
- Is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
- Working knowledge of Medicare and other payor sources.
- Full knowledge of resident’s rights.
- Current, active license as Speech Pathologist, and is able to practice unencumbered.
- CPR Certification, as required for license renewal.
- Experience in long term care preferred
- Able to work on multiple tasks at the same time.
What We Offer (Full-Time)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
- Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.
- Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.
- 401(k) retirement savings.
- Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Paid orientation and training programs.
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.
Schedule
This role offers a flexible schedule and is open to Part-Time and PRN opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech-Language Pathologist directs all aspects of patient care, including evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation. They also supervise assistants and students while advocating for patient needs and participating in quality assurance activities.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 48% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$134k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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