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

USC Auxiliary Services; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital in Glendale, CA is seeking a Speech Pathologist for Per Diem 8 Hours Day Shift (Union). The role requires licensure to practice Speech and Language Pathology in California, with experience in acute care, rehab, SNF, or outpatient settings.

The hourly rate range is $39.00 to $64.00. The position supports Keck Medicine of USC and involves collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and other personnel; strong communication and treatment planning skills are

Qualifications

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

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

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

Glendale, Los Angeles, CA

Job ID: REQ20180200

Category: Keck Medicine of USC

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.

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.

Posted Date: 09/17/2026