Speech-Language Pathologist(SLP), PRN

Peak Rehabilitation Hospital; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401(k)

Job summary

Dominican Outpatient Rehabilitation Center in Santa Cruz, CA seeks a Speech Language Pathologist for outpatient services on a per diem basis. The role focuses on maximizing speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities with adults and geriatric patients.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within Lifepoint Health’s network. Current SLP licensure and CPR are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Meets ASHA CCC or equivalent certification requirements.
• Minimum six months experience with adult/geriatric population.
• Current and unrestricted SLP license in the state of service.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities.
• Communicate progress to supervisor and team; assist with scheduling and documentation.
• Document patient care per regulatory and payer requirements.
• Instruct family or nursing staff in follow‑through programs.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe, clean condition.
• Adhere to company Code of Conduct and applicable laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

ASHA certification requirements

Job description

Speech Language Pathology (SLP) - Outpatient Rehabilitation

Per Diem

Wage scale: $38.40-$65.00 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 Pathologist 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.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.