Autonomous SLP — Flexible PRN in San Francisco

Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PRN scheduling

Clinical autonomy

Competitive PRN hourly rates

Job summary

Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center in San Francisco, CA seeks a licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) on a PRN basis to deliver comprehensive evaluations, therapy, and swallow care in a skilled nursing setting.

You’ll enjoy clinical autonomy, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents’ communication, cognition, and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Active California SLP license required.
• Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Continuing education requirements per California board.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech-language and swallowing evaluations per orders.
• Diagnose speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive-communication, and dysphagia disorders.
• Develop and implement care plans with measurable, functional goals.
• Provide skilled interventions addressing communication, cognition, and swallowing safety.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans based on outcomes.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Education

California SLP license

Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) | PRN | Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center | San Francisco, CA (94115) | $65 to $75/Hour

Meaningful Impact. Supportive Team. Work on Your Terms in San Francisco.

Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center is hiring a licensed Speech Language Pathologist on a PRN basis in San Francisco, California. If you are a clinician who wants full clinical autonomy, schedule flexibility, and the opportunity to make a real and visible difference in the lives of those you serve, this is the role you have been looking for.

You will help residents improve communication, cognition, and swallowing function, empowering them to regain independence, function, and confidence in daily life in a collaborative Skilled Nursing setting.

Our Mission: We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual’s ability to thrive.

Why Clinicians Choose Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center

Compensation

• Hourly pay range: $65.00 to $75.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Competitive PRN SLP hourly rates in the San Francisco and greater Bay Area market

Schedule and Location

• Flexible PRN scheduling that lets you work on your terms while complementing your existing commitments
• A Pacific Heights location in one of San Francisco’s most desirable neighborhoods, accessible from throughout the city and greater Bay Area

Culture and Career

• A collaborative, supportive therapy team committed to excellent patient care
• Clinical leadership across speech, language, cognitive communication, and swallowing disorder management, including direction of assistants and rehabilitation technicians
• Opportunities to educate staff and lead in service trainings that elevate care across the facility
• Meaningful, measurable impact on resident outcomes and quality of life
• A stable, professionally managed environment aligned with federal, state, and local care standards

The Role

The Speech Language Pathologist is a licensed healthcare professional responsible for the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and implementation of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorder management programs. This position is classified as Non-Exempt and reports to the Director of Rehabilitation and the Facility Administrator.

Core responsibilities include:

• Conducting comprehensive speech-language and swallowing evaluations in accordance with physician orders and Arizona standards of practice
• Assessing and diagnosing speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive-communication, and dysphagia disorders
• Developing, implementing, and modifying individualized plans of care with measurable, function-based goals consistent with benefit and reimbursement levels
• Providing skilled therapeutic interventions addressing communication, cognition, swallowing safety, and compensatory strategy development
• Performing clinical swallowing evaluations and providing dysphagia management within scope of practice and competency
• Monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment plans based on objective findings and clinical response

What You Bring

• Current, active, and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the State of California — required
• Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program — required
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or willingness to obtain per facility policy)
• Ongoing compliance with continuing education requirements established by the Arizona Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board
• Experience in a skilled nursing, post-acute, hospital, or related medical setting — strongly preferred

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or California law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If an accommodation is needed during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources or your facility Administrator.

Employment with Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center is at will. Duties, schedule, and work location may be adjusted based on facility needs or any other lawful reason.

Apply Today

Ready to bring your clinical expertise where it truly matters? Submit your application now. Our team reviews candidates promptly and will be in touch to schedule next steps.

Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center is located in San Francisco, California, proudly serving the greater San Francisco community.

At Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center in San Francisco, CA, we’ve reimagined skilled nursing and rehabilitation by putting people first, both residents and employees. Our nurses, therapists, and support staff are empowered to deliver individualized care plans, advanced therapies, and meaningful outcomes without feeling like just another number in a system. Serving families throughout San Francisco County, we provide short-term rehabilitation and long-term care focused on faster recovery, stronger outcomes, and a truly supportive environment. For our team, that means working in a setting that values clinical excellence, collaboration, and respect. We prioritize manageable workflows, strong leadership support, and a culture where your voice matters. Whether you’re at the bedside, in therapy, or supporting operations, you’ll be part of a group that’s committed to doing things differently—and doing them right. Conveniently located near local hospitals, our community offers not only a great place for residents to heal, but a place where professionals can grow, feel appreciated, and build a career with purpose.