Local Contract Speech Language Pathologist - $70-75 per hour

RCM Healthcare Services; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Life/AD&D & LTD

Paid sick leave

401(k) plan

Job summary

RCM HealthCare Travel is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for school-based, in-person therapy in the Richmond, CA area. The role is a local contract with a 13-week duration and a 40-hour workweek during the school year.

Compensation is $70.00–$75.00 per hour, based on experience. The position requires CA licensure, a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, and a valid driver’s license. At least 1–2 years of school-based experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Valid California license issued by SBESLPA and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations to determine eligibility for speech and language services.
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Provide individual and group therapy services for students with speech, voice, and language disorders.
• Monitor student progress and adjust therapy plans as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers and families to support student success.

Skills

Speech assessments

IEP collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

RCM HealthCare Travel is seeking a local contract Speech Language Pathologist for a local contract job in Richmond, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – School-Based (In-Person)

Compensation

Hourly Rate

• $70.00 – $75.00 per hour (SLP, based on experience)

Location

Richmond, CA
Onsite – In Person Only

Position Summary

RCM Health Care Services is seeking full-time or part-time Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Speech Language Pathologist Assistants (SLPAs) to provide in-person therapy services to school-based students in the Richmond, CA area. In this role, you will assess, evaluate, and treat communication disorders while collaborating with educators and families to support student success within the educational setting.

Responsibilities

Schedule / Shift

• School-year schedule aligned with academic calendar
• Full-time or part-time opportunities available

Key Duties

• Conduct evaluations to determine eligibility for speech and language services
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Provide individual and group therapy services for students with speech, voice, and language disorders
• Monitor student progress and adjust therapy plans as needed
• Participate in ARD/IEP meetings to support placement and goal development
• Collaborate with teachers to implement classroom strategies that enhance communication skills
• Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and stakeholders regarding student progress
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, records, and reports
• Provide professional development to school staff regarding communication disorders
• May supervise SLPAs or speech aides (SLP role only)

Requirements

Education

• Required (SLP): Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Licenses & Certifications

• Required: Valid California license issued by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SBESLPA)
• Required: Valid driver’s license meeting district requirements

Skills

• Ability to administer and interpret speech and language assessments
• Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation techniques
• Strong classroom management and student engagement skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Benefits (only for temporary roles)

Per Diem / Temporary (Hourly) Roles

• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan

About Us

RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences. With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being. RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation

RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.

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RCM HealthCare Travel Job ID #328568. Posted job title: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

About RCM HealthCare Travel

RCM Health Care Services’mission is to provide opportunities for qualified candidates across medical professions. We deliver timely results and have built a reputation of trust with our clients and candidates. Since 1975, we have been providing staffing solutions to many of the finest healthcare institutions across the nation and careers for thousands of candidates. As professional career opportunity matchmakers, we follow up and follow through to help our clients and candidates to reach their career and life goals.

We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well.