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Walnut Creek, California

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – PRN

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$68-$70/hr

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Call expectations
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Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 54m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – PRN

Shadelands Post Acute is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – PRN to join our rehabilitation team. If you are passionate about helping patients improve their communication, cognition, and swallowing function while providing high-quality, patient-centered care, we invite you to join our team.

Position Details

  • Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – PRN
  • Schedule: PRN
  • Weekend Availability: Required
  • Pay Range: $68–$70 per hour, depending on experience

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly compensation
  • Healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, and dental for full-time employees
  • 401(k) for full-time employees
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee rewards and bonus opportunities
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Supportive leadership and collaborative interdisciplinary team
  • Positive workplace culture with a dedicated and experienced staff

Key Responsibilities

As an SLP at Shadelands Post Acute, you will provide comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing services to help patients achieve their highest level of function and independence. Responsibilities include:

  • Develop individualized treatment plans and obtain appropriate physician authorization for services.
  • Provide speech-language pathology services in accordance with physician orders and established treatment plans.
  • Evaluate patients and develop appropriate goals and interventions based on clinical findings.

Monitor and communicate patient progress, concerns, and changes in condition to supervisors, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.

Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review Meetings, Rehabilitation Conferences, and other care coordination activities as needed.

Complete evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress notes, recertifications, discharge documentation, and other required records accurately and timely.

Document treatment changes and modifications in accordance with facility policies, professional standards, and payer requirements.

Provide education and training to patients, families, caregivers, and nursing staff regarding therapeutic strategies, maintenance programs, and safe swallowing practices.

  • Support effective discharge planning and transitions of care.
  • Assist with staff education, in-service training, and clinical development programs.
  • Maintain compliance with applicable Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board regulations, state practice acts, facility policies, and professional standards.
  • Build positive, respectful relationships with patients, families, coworkers, and healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

  • Current and active Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) license
  • Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Experience with patient assessment, treatment planning, and clinical documentation
  • Compassionate, professional, and patient-centered approach
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Make a Difference With Us

At Shadelands Post Acute, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive environment. Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients while growing your career alongside dedicated healthcare professionals.

Apply today and become part of the Shadelands Post Acute rehabilitation team!

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.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Cognitive therapySwallowing therapyCommunication therapyInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationRegulatory compliance

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 48% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.7% 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 ~$144k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Higher than about 1 in 10 of 6,328 Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Walnut Creek

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.16M
Typical market rent
$2,959/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive hourly compensation
Healthcare benefits including medical, vision, and dental for full-time employees
401(k) for full-time employees
Paid Time Off
Employee rewards and bonus opportunities
Ongoing training and professional development
Supportive leadership and collaborative interdisciplinary team
Positive workplace culture with a dedicated and experienced staff