University of California, Irvine·Orange, California
The Speech Pathologist provides therapeutic management for speech, language, swallowing, and hearing disorders. This includes conducting evaluations, creating treatment plans, implementing interventions, and managing discharge planning.
UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.
Your Role on the Team
The Speech Pathologist provides therapeutic management of speech, language, swallowing and hearing disorders including evaluation, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and discharge planning.
What It Takes to be Successful
Speech Pathology License or proof of eligibility from California Board of Speech Pathology If assigned to work with infants and children aged 0 to 21, CCS paneling/approval will be required within one year of hire if qualified for CCS paneling requirement Demonstrated experience providing speech therapy to a diverse group of patients Current BLS certification Ability to travel to clinics, and other campus offices as determined by patient and scheduling needs.
Licenses and Certifications: Basic Life Support
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The University of California 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, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
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Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship: Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
Candidates must hold a California Board of Speech Pathology license and a current BLS certification. Experience providing therapy to diverse patient groups is required, and CCS paneling is necessary for those working with pediatric patients.
Market context
Per diem speech pathology roles in California often reflect steady demand in hospitals and rehab settings, especially for clinicians who can cover varied patient needs and day-shift schedules. These positions can be competitive because employers look for a California Speech Pathology license, current BLS, experience with diverse patient groups, and CCS paneling for pediatric care. Before applying, confirm your license and certifications match the posting; this platform AI-summarizes requirements and benefits from the original job description to save research time.