Speech Language Therapist (SLP)
Listed compensation
$50-$55/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Step into the role of Speech-Language Therapist at The Springs Post-Acute and help make a difference in a compassionate, positive environment!
Why Choose The Springs Post-Acute?
The Springs Post-Acute is a 99-bed Skilled Nursing Facility with a Post-Acute Rehabilitation setting. Our exceptional care ranges from Wound Care to Occupational, Speech and Physical Therapy. Our leadership is very supportive with a welcoming environment.
We offer more than just a job—we provide a supportive environment where you can grow both professionally and personally. We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits, while fostering a culture of teamwork, respect, and continuous learning. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and want to be part of a caring, dynamic team, we’d love for you to join us!
About the Position
As an Speech Therapist you will assess, diagnose, and treat individuals with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to improving the quality of life for patients, using evidence-based therapy techniques and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough evaluations of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments and specific needs.
- Provide direct therapy services to patients in one-on-one or group settings.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educate patients and their families about speech, language, and swallowing disorders, as well as treatment plans.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
- Advocate for the speech and language needs of patients within the healthcare team and community.
- Stay current with best practices and developments in speech therapy through continuing education and professional development.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Current and valid licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in California.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of healthcare professionals.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Benefits
- Paid sick leave
- PTO
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Healthcare insurance
- Life insurance
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.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Mental Health Therapy — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
In California, the Speech-Language Pathologist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (528 salary observations; 1,781 listings), vs ~$98k nationally (4,117 salary observations; 23,281 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $104k–$114k | Speech-Language Pathologist median $125k (middle half $110k–$135k)34 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $117k median in California | $98k nationally (+19%)528 state / 4,117 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$99k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in California | 5 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All speech-language pathologist listings in California | 623 active | 7,551 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 57% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment623 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,476 in the last 30 days | 1,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist pay trend (all specialties) | +4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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