Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Berkley-West-Healthcare-Center; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Berkley West Healthcare Center in Santa Monica, CA is seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist for a PRN schedule four days per week. You will evaluate, treat, and manage speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in a skilled nursing setting.

This role offers autonomy, collaboration with a rehabilitation team, and the chance to impact residents' communication and quality of life while maintaining a flexible schedule in a desirable coastal community.

Qualifications

• Current California Speech-Language Pathologist license required.
• Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Experience in a skilled nursing, post-acute, hospital, or related medical setting preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification or willingness to obtain per facility policy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech-language and swallowing evaluations in accordance with physician orders and standards.
• 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.
• Support and instruct patients and families in techniques to promote better outcomes.
• Lead discharge planning and ensure safe transitions of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Clinical decision making

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or Doctoral in SLP

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) | PRN | Berkley West Healthcare Center | Santa Monica, CA | $80 to $100/Hour

Make a Real Impact. Elevate Every Resident's Voice. Work in One of Southern California's Most Desirable Communities.

Berkley West Healthcare Center is hiring a licensed Speech Language Pathologist on a PRN basis in Santa Monica, California. This is a consistent four-day-per-week PRN arrangement, offering the predictability of a structured schedule with the flexibility of reduced hours in one of Southern California's most sought-after coastal communities.

If you are a clinician who wants meaningful clinical work, a collaborative rehabilitation environment, and a schedule that fits your life without requiring a full-time commitment, this role was built for you.

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

Why Clinicians Choose Berkley West Healthcare Center:

Compensation

• Hourly pay range: $80.00 to $100.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Among the most competitive PRN Speech Language Pathologist rates available in Santa Monica and the greater West Los Angeles market
• Competitive per-hour earnings that reflect the full value of your clinical autonomy, evaluation authority, and speech-language pathology scope of practice

Schedule and Flexibility

• Consistent four-day-per-week PRN schedule providing predictable, recurring coverage
• A structured and stable arrangement that supports both personal flexibility and clinical continuity for residents
• A manageable weekly commitment without the demands of a full-time caseload

Clinical Environment

• A collaborative, mission-driven rehabilitation team that takes pride in resident outcomes
• Full clinical autonomy to evaluate, direct, and manage individualized speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorder programs
• A well-supported Skilled Nursing setting with the leadership and resources to help you do your best work
• Meaningful, direct impact on resident function, independence, and quality of life
• A prime Santa Monica location with unmatched quality of life and accessibility across the greater West Los Angeles market

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
• 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 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
• 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

Berkley West Healthcare 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 Berkley West Healthcare Center is at-will. Duties, schedule, and work location may be adjusted based on facility needs or any other lawful reason.

Berkley West Healthcare Center is located in Santa Monica, California, proudly serving the greater West Los Angeles community.

At Berkley West Healthcare Center in Santa Monica, 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 Los Angeles 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.