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Placerville, California

Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$114.4K–$135.2K

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Make a Difference Every Day at The Pines at Placerville
  • Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Per Diem
  • Flexible Schedule | $55–$65/hour DOE

Are you a compassionate and driven Speech Language Pathologist looking for flexibility and meaningful work? Join the dedicated rehabilitation team at The Pines at Placerville, where your skills help residents regain confidence, communication, cognition, and swallowing function while improving quality of life every single day.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Per Diem SLP who thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment and values patient-centered care.

Why Join Our Team?

  • Competitive Per Diem Pay: $55–$65/hour DOE
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Supportive Interdisciplinary Team
  • Rewarding Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Environment
  • Opportunity to Positively Impact Residents and Families
  • Collaborative Workplace Focused on Compassionate Care
  • What You’ll Do
  • As a Speech Language Pathologist at The Pines at Placerville, you will:
  • Evaluate residents to determine speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing therapy needs
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Work closely with physicians, nursing staff, families, and interdisciplinary teams
  • Educate residents and caregivers on aspiration prevention, communication strategies, and maintenance programs
  • Participate in care conferences, rehabilitation meetings, and utilization reviews
  • Maintain accurate and compliant documentation
  • Supervise Clinical Fellows (CFY) and students as applicable
  • Assist with staff education and restorative nursing training
  • Help residents maximize independence, safety, and quality of life

Qualifications

  • Current California Speech Language Pathologist License
  • New grads encouraged to apply
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or Doctorate preferred
  • CPR Certification if required by licensure
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Experience in skilled nursing or rehabilitation settings preferred
  • Familiarity with Net Health and Point Click Care is a plus

Join a Team That Cares

At The Pines at Placerville, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We are proud to foster a supportive environment where therapists are respected, residents are valued, and teamwork drives success.

If you’re looking for flexibility, purpose, and a team that appreciates your expertise — apply today!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Pines at Placerville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under California or federal law.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate residents to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing needs. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and provide education to residents and caregivers to maximize independence and safety.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Speech language pathologyCognitive therapyTreatment planningClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationSupervision of clinical fellows

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem at PACS a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,763 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 40% have no call, 54% 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 ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $54k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

47 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution40 jobs · 34 employers

13
<$105k
9
$105k-125k
5
$125k-145k
11
$145k-165k
2
$165k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks40 jobs · 34 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
55%
Sign-on bonus
13%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Providence · Santa Rosa, California

$55.68-$83.79/hr
#2

Speech Language PathologistContract

Thera Peds · Conifer, Colorado

$65-$80/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist

$61.5-$75.75/hr
#4

Speech Therapist, SLP, Fl

$65-$75/hr
+ 45 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 7.1
Among the best 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Placerville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$536k≈ 9.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,120/mo≈ 46% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
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 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About PACS

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Supportive interdisciplinary team
Rewarding skilled nursing & rehabilitation environment