Speech Therapist
Listed compensation
$42.93-$66.52/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Shift: Days
Job Type: Per Diem
Hours: 8 hours
The Speech Therapist evaluates and administers medically prescribed treatment to
individuals diagnosed with speech, language and swallowing dysfunction. The
Speech Therapist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of these problems as
well as engages in the scientific study of human communication.
Qualifications
1. Annual Update
2. TB Screening
3. Ethics Training
4. CPR
5. Certificate of Clinical Competency and California State License
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Embark on a rewarding career with John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital hospital. If
you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient
care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day.
Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
At John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is
our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we
provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health,
professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and
programs include
* Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
* 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
* Generous paid time off
* Career development and continuing education opportunities
* Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
* Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
* Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and
critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home
insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by
employment status
Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and
Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert
Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and
Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced
care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1
Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the
Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join
our team!
Key Responsibilities
The Speech Therapist evaluates and administers medically prescribed treatments for patients with speech, language, and swallowing dysfunctions. They also engage in the scientific study of human communication to improve patient outcomes.
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, 5% are remote, 48% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% 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 ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k 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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