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Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem

VISTA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL·La Mirada, California

$53 - $59/hr·Other·On Site·2-5 yrs
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Posted 5 months ago
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About the role

Assess and treat adult patients with medically complex conditions focusing on communicative, swallowing, and cognitive disorders. Establish treatment programs to improve functional independence and educate patients and their families on therapy methods.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • La
  • Mirada,
  • CA 90638Position
  • Type:
  • PRNEducation
  • Level:
  • Graduate
  • DegreeSalary
  • Range: $53.00 - $59.00
  • HourlyJob
  • Shift:
  • DaysJob
  • Category: SpecialtySPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
  • Vista
  • Specialty
  • Hospital
  • Speech
  • Language
  • Pathologist
  • Job
  • Summary:The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the assessment of referred patients, ranging in age from 18 years to older who are experiencing medically complex conditions or medical surgical conditions requiring rehabilitation and/or wound care needs. Responsible for providing direct patient care to assess their communicative, swallowing, and cognitive disorders to improve their optimal, functional level of independence and potential for rehabilitation. To establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. Educate patients and families with appropriate speech therapy methods.
  • QualificationsEducation: Master's degree in
  • Speech
  • Language
  • Pathology required
  • Licenses/Certification: Current license for Speech Language Pathology field in state of employment Successful completion of a national exam in speech language pathology, and completion of a nine (9) month clinical fellowship. Must maintain current Provider
  • CPR certification and licensure throughout employment
  • Experience: Experience in modified barium swallow studies Preferred experience in Inpatient Rehab Safety Sensitive-Designated Position

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology, a state license, and completion of a national exam and clinical fellowship. Must maintain CPR certification and have experience in modified barium swallow studies.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Patient Assessment
  • Patient Education
  • Rehabilitation Planning
  • Clinical Fellowship
  • Modified Barium Swallow Studies
  • Swallowing Disorder Treatment
  • Cognitive Disorder Treatment
  • Communicative Disorder Treatment

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$53 - $59/hr
Location
La Mirada, California
Posted
Feb 6, 2026
Application
Employer website
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VISTA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL

Vista Specialty Hospitals is a leading provider of post-acute care across long-term acute care hospitals, with locations in Louisiana, Arizona, and California.

Salary listed on 12 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size201-500 employees
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California per diem SLP roles stay competitive

Per diem Speech Language Pathologist roles in California often draw steady demand in schools and healthcare settings, especially when coverage is needed on flexible schedules. These roles are competitive because employers typically want a master’s degree, California licensure, national exam completion, clinical fellowship experience, CPR certification, and hands-on modified barium swallow study experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure, certifications, and recent swallowing-assessment experience before applying.

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