Speech Language Pathologist / SLP

BrightSpring Health Services Corporation; Atascadero (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid per hour

Mileage reimbursement

Educational programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our revolutionary rehabilitation team on the Central Coast of California.

This PRN position offers the flexibility to create your own schedule, focusing on home and community reintegration for individuals with neurological injuries. Join us to help clients rediscover strength and joy through therapy in real-world environments!

The role requires a Master's Degree and relevant state licensure, along with a passion for making therapy an adventure in recovery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Valid Speech-Language Pathology license in the state(s) of practice.
• Current CPR certification in accordance with state regulations.
• A minimum of one year’s work experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans for patients with speech disorders.
• Regularly re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans.
• Perform discharge evaluations and provide recommendations for home safety.
• Communicate patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team.

Skills

Speech therapy techniques

Communication skills

Rehabilitation knowledge

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Job Title

Speech Language Pathologist / SLP (PRN)

Location

US-CA-ATASCADERO

Job Details

Line of Business: Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation. Position Type: PRN.

Pay Minimum: USD $60.00 / year. Pay Maximum: USD $65.00 / year.

Job ID: 2026-192449.

Overview

Join a groundbreaking rehabilitation team on the beautiful Central Coast in California—opportunity of a lifetime! Focus on home and community reintegration, walk beside clients as they rediscover strength, confidence, and joy. We help individuals with brain, spinal cord, and other neurological injuries rebuild independence through goal‑driven therapy in community settings. Flexibility to schedule sessions, from grocery shopping to hiking, paddle boarding, or skiing—every session brings therapy to life in inspiring real‑world environments.

If you’re passionate about making therapy an adventure in recovery and helping clients reclaim the moments that matter most, you’ll find your purpose here!

Opportunities in San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande, Santa Maria, Templeton and surrounding areas.

What We Offer

• Flexible schedule created by you
• Paid per hour (not just per visit)
• Driving, travel, mileage reimbursement
• Educational programs
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• No weekends or holidays required

What You Will Do

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans for patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders
• Regularly re‑assess effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferences
• Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources
• Communicate patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, client, and family members
• Communicate with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care, and enhance patient outcomes

What You Need

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited Speech‑Language Pathology program
• Valid Speech‑Language Pathology license in the state(s) of practice
• Current CPR certification in accordance with state regulations
• A minimum of one year’s work experience as a Speech‑Language Pathologist
• Demonstrated knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lift 50 pounds; moving, lifting, or transferring patients up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
• Fine motor skills, visual acuity, and ability to walk or stand for extended periods
• Ability to push, pull, bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and frequently position patients
• Health screen or examination may be required before assignment and periodically thereafter, per location policy and regulations

About Our Line of Business

Rehab Without Walls, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a revolutionary neurorehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care. It is designed to help people who have primarily experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA regain functional capabilities through care in the home, community, workplace, or school. For more information, visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com.

Salary Range

USD $60.00 – $65.00 per year