Speech Pathologist - Speech Therapy - Per Diem 8 Hours Day Shift (Union)

Speech-Language Pathologist Above average in Speech Language PathologyNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$39-$64/hr

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Posted 55m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Minimum Education

Graduation from a Speech / Language school approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Speech and Language Pathology Association.

Ability

  • Effective oral and written communication skills to work with patients, families, physicians, and other personnel.
  • Performs effective evaluation and treatment techniques; develops treatment plans to meet therapy and patient goals.

Knowledge

  • Must understand and utilize the theories behind speech/language pathology and swallow function.
  • Must understand theory and precautions/contraindications for all physical medicine agents relating to speech pathology procedures and their effects for the child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient.
  • Must have knowledge of human anatomy and physiology to assess the effects of treatment on body function and structures for the child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient.
  • Must understand concepts of isolation, sterile techniques, and the applications within physical medicine.
  • Must understand required policies and procedures for PMR and the hospital in general.

Experience

  • Experience in Acute Care, Rehab, SNF or Outpatient is desired.

As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate range for this position is $39.00 to $64.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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Key Responsibilities

The Speech Pathologist performs effective evaluation and treatment techniques while developing personalized treatment plans for patients. They are responsible for utilizing speech and language pathology theories to improve patient outcomes across various age groups.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current California license to practice Speech and Language Pathology and possess a degree from an approved program. Experience in acute care, rehab, or outpatient settings is desired, along with BLS and AB508 certifications.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Swallow Function AssessmentTreatment PlanningPatient EvaluationRehabilitationSkilled Nursing FacilityOutpatient CareBLS CertificationAB508 Certification

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 57% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$107k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k 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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