Speech-Language Pathologist(SLP), PRN

Lifepoint Health; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 88,166; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

Higher education and certification tuition assistance

Mental wellness programs

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Santa Cruz is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide outpatient therapy, ensuring patient progress and care documentation. You’ll play a vital role in supporting patients to recover and maximize their speech and cognitive abilities. The position requires a master's degree in Speech Language Pathology, experience with adults and geriatrics, and an active state license. Comprehensive benefits include health coverage, financial protection, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited master's level program in Speech Language Pathology.
• Meet ASHA Certification requirements.
• Minimum of six months experience with adult and geriatric populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities.
• Document patient care in compliance with regulatory and billing requirements.
• Instruct patient's family or nursing staff on follow-through programs.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Current Speech Language Pathologist license

Current CPR certification

Job description

Speech Language Pathology (SLP) - Outpatient

Per Diem

Wage scale: $55-$64 per hour

Your experience matters

At Dominican Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Speech Language Pathology joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute

• Play an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about themselves by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities
• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
• Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws
• Other duties as assigned

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications and requirements

• Graduate of a master’s level program in Speech Language Pathology which is accredited by Education Standards Board or whose practice meets ASHA certification requirements
• Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA
• Minimum of six months speech therapist / speech language pathologist experience working with an adult and geriatric population
• Current and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the state where services are rendered
• Current CPR certification
• Strong organizational and communication skills

About us

At Dominican Outpatient Rehabilitation Center is located in Santa Cruz, California, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

At Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.