Speech Pathologist - Speech Therapy - Per Diem 8 Hours Day Shift (Non Union)

C018 University of Southern California- HS; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California (USC) is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join the Keck Medicine of USC network. The role involves evaluating and treating patients across acute care, rehab, SNF and outpatient settings, with emphasis on developing patient-centered treatment plans and collaborating with families and physicians.

Applicants must hold a California license in Speech-Language Pathology, with ASHA membership desired.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Speech/Language Pathology program.
• Current license to practice Speech and Language Pathology in California.
• ASHA membership desired is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluation and treatment techniques; develop treatment plans to meet therapy goals.
• Maintain effective oral and written communication with patients, families, physicians and staff.
• Understand theories behind speech pathology and swallow function and apply precautions as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Evaluation and treatment planning

Education

California SLP license

ASHA membership desired

Job description

Minimum Education: Graduation from a Speech / Language school approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Speech and Language Pathology Association.

Ability

• Effective oral and written communication skills to work with patients, families, physicians, and other personnel.
• Performs effective evaluation and treatment techniques; develops treatment plans to meet therapy and patient goals.

Knowledge

• Must understand and utilize the theories behind speech/language pathology and swallow function.
• Must understand theory and precautions/contraindications for all physical medicine agents relating to speech pathology procedures and their effects for the child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient.
• Must have knowledge of human anatomy and physiology to assess the effects of treatment on body function and structures for the child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient.
• Must understand concepts of isolation, sterile techniques, and the applications within physical medicine.
• Must understand required policies and procedures for PMR and the hospital in general.

Experience

• Experience in Acute Care, Rehab, SNF or Outpatient is desired.

Required License/Certification: Current license to practice Speech and Language Pathology in California issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Medical Board of California, Speech‑Language Pathology and Audiology Examining Committee. Membership in the American Speech and Language Pathology Association is desired. Annual certification in BLS from the American Heart Association. Annual certification/recertification in AB508 required for staff assigned to Geropsych and ED Departments.

As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40‑year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services.

Join this world‑class team providing highly‑specialized care, up‑to‑the‑minute research and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate range for this position is $39.00 to $64.00.

When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.

Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

USC is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.

USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.

Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at [phone], or by email at [e-mail].

Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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Keck Medicine of USC is the University of Southern California’s medical enterprise, one of only two university‑based medical systems in the Los Angeles area.

Keck Medicine combines academic excellence, world‑class research and state‑of‑the‑art facilities to provide highly specialized care for some of the most acute patients in the country.

Our internationally renowned physicians and scientists provide world‑class patient care at Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, USC Arcadia Hospital and more than 100 unique clinics in Los Angeles, Orange, Kern, Tulare and Ventura counties.

Keck Medical Center of USC, which includes Keck Hospital and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, is among the top 50 hospitals in the country in 8 specialties, as well as the top three hospitals in metro Los Angeles and top 10 hospitals in California, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024‑25 Best Hospitals rankings.