Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

The Avenues Transitional Care Center; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

The Avenues Transitional Care Center in San Francisco, CA is seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist on a PRN basis. You will conduct comprehensive evaluations and implement treatment plans for residents in a skilled nursing setting, with flexible scheduling and a premium per-diem rate.

This role offers autonomy over your schedule, a collaborative rehab team, and opportunities to impact resident outcomes while maintaining professional standards and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• 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 California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board
• Experience in a skilled nursing, post-acute, hospital, or related medical setting — strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and lead by example
• Composure and professionalism in dynamic, fast-paced clinical environments
• Strong organizational skills, leadership ability, and capacity to make independent clinical decisions

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech-language and swallowing evaluations per physician orders and California standards of practice
• Assess and diagnose speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive-communication, and dysphagia disorders
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized plans of care with measurable goals
• Provide skilled therapeutic interventions addressing communication, cognition, swallowing safety, and compensatory strategies
• Perform clinical swallowing evaluations and dysphagia management within scope of practice
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans based on objective findings
• Educate patients and families on techniques to improve communication and swallowing outcomes
• Lead discharge planning and provide recommendations to support safe transitions of care

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) | PRN | The Avenues Transitional Care Center | San Francisco, CA | $60 to $75/Hour

Make a Real Impact. Elevate Every Resident's Voice. Work in San Francisco.

The Avenues 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 control over your schedule, a premium per-diem rate, and a collaborative rehabilitation environment where your clinical expertise genuinely matters, this role was designed for you.

We serve residents in a Skilled Nursing setting in the 94116 neighborhood of San Francisco, and we are committed to the belief that every individual deserves the highest quality of life possible.

Our Mission:

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

Why PRN Clinicians Choose The Avenues Transitional Care Center

Compensation

• Hourly pay range: $60.00 to $75.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Among the most competitive PRN Speech Language Pathologist rates available in San Francisco and the greater Bay Area market
• A pay ceiling of $75.00 per hour that reflects the clinical complexity, cost of living, and market demand of one of California's most competitive healthcare labor markets

Schedule and Flexibility

• True PRN flexibility with scheduling built entirely around your availability
• Work as much or as little as your life requires
• No long-term schedule commitments required

Culture and Career

• A collaborative, supportive therapy team that genuinely invests in one another
• Clinical leadership across speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorder management
• Meaningful, measurable impact on resident outcomes and quality of life
• A stable, professionally managed environment aligned with federal, state, and local care standards
• The professional and personal benefits of working in one of the world's most dynamic and culturally rich cities

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 California 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
• Supporting and instructing patients and families in techniques and behavioral adaptations to promote better communication and swallowing outcomes
• Leading discharge planning and providing recommendations to support safe transitions of care and community reintegration
• Communicating evaluation findings, progress updates, and discharge outcomes to physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families while maintaining confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA

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 California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board
• Experience in a skilled nursing, post-acute, hospital, or related medical setting — strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and lead by example
• Composure and professionalism in dynamic, fast-paced clinical environments
• Strong organizational skills, leadership ability, and capacity to make independent clinical decisions

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

The Avenues 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 The Avenues Transitional Care Center is at-will. Duties, schedule, and work location may be adjusted based on facility needs or any other lawful reason.

The Avenues Transitional Care Center is located in the 94116 zip code of San Francisco, California, in the West of Twin Peaks neighborhood, proudly serving residents throughout the city and greater Bay Area.

At The Avenues 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.