The Speech Pathologist is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive treatment programs for patients with speech, language, or swallowing impairments. They provide clinical expertise in an acute hospital setting, ensuring care meets professional standards and regulatory policies.
Responsibilities
Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital in Wildomar, California, is a licensed 122-bed facility accredited by the Joint Commission.
It is Southwest Riverside County's only designated Trauma Center and a county-designated Paramedic Base Station.
The hospital performs more than 4,000 surgeries a year, and has an average of 4,000 Emergency Department visits per month.
The hospital features a Bariatric Weight-Loss Surgery Center of Excellence and the region’s only Total Joint Center.
Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital in Murrieta, California, is a 120 bed acute-care hospital with the region's only Pediatric Emergency Services team (for children 14 and under) provided by board certified Rady Children’s emergency medicine physicians.
Rancho Springs Hospital also provides the area's only OB/Emergency Department program, which gives expectant mothers 24/7 on-site access to OB/GYN physician coverage.
The Childbirth Center at Rancho Springs Hospital is the largest in the region and features spacious family-friendly private suites.
Rancho's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is operated by Rady Children’s.
As a staff member providing clinical expertise you will be responsible for providing excellence in patient care, collaborative and comprehensive care based on patient and/or family needs, and quality and efficient services.
He/she will develop and implementing patient treatment programs, exhibiting the ability to design treatment programs for patients with varying degrees/types of disabilities and multiple medical problems.
Performs professional procedures which meet the standards of the profession and changing needs of the patient.
Additionally, you will assist clients with speech, language, or swallowing impairments Staff will also practice in accordance with all regulatory, professional, legal and hospital policies as well as consistently demonstrate behaviors that model the SWHS Core Values and the hospitals mission statement.
Employee may be required to float to the other facility within Southwest Health Rancho Springs and Inland Valley Hospital based on operational needs, with appropriate orientation and competency validation provided.
Qualifications
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE Ø Prior work experience in the acute hospital setting preferred. Ø Experience in diagnosing and treating swallow disorders. Ø Ability to analyze test results to determine patients’ communicative abilities and to determine necessary therapy.
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EDUCATION Ø Completion of Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited educational institution.
REQUIRED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS Ø License to practice speech pathology by the California State Board of Medical Examiners is required or a RPE/CFY applicant supervised by licensed Speech Pathologist following State and ASHA guidelines. Ø Current BLS Certificate required. Ø Certificate of clinical competence (ASHA) required for supervisor of graduate student or RPE/CFY applicant BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctorate degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess a valid California State Board of Medical Examiners license. A current BLS certificate is required, and experience in acute hospital settings and treating swallow disorders is preferred.
postgraduate degree
Patient Assessment
Patient Care
Regulatory Compliance
Diagnostic Testing
Clinical Expertise
Speech-Language Pathology
Collaborative Care
Treatment Program Design
Swallow Disorder Treatment
Language Impairment Therapy
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Competitive Compensation
Generous Paid Time Off
Career Development Opportunities
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Prescription Drug Plans
Discounted Stock Plan
401(K) With Company Match
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Murrieta, California
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Closes
Jul 10, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Market context
California physician roles remain competitive
In California, physician openings are typically driven by ongoing demand across large health systems, outpatient groups, and specialty practices, with competition shaped by board eligibility, licensure, and specialty fit. For this role category, candidates are often compared on clinical experience, communication skills, and readiness to work within team-based care. The job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving candidates research time. Review the CPT and BLS requirements carefully and confirm your experience aligns with the listed laboratory and acute-care expectations before applying.
