Speech Language Pathologist

St Bernardine Medical Center·San Bernardino, California

$50 - $74/hrOther On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago

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Speech Language Pathologist · $50 - $74/hr

How this role compares

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-12% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in San Bernardino, California ($56.25/hr)

35 similar openings in the San Bernardino area · median $56.25/hr

$32.00/hr · lowesthighest · $67.61/hr

this role: $49.78/hrmedian $56.25/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted allied health roles in San Bernardino, California rates. This role sits in the 34th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 12% below the San Bernardino, California median for allied health roles.

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders to improve patient quality of life. This includes implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with the healthcare team using SBAR communication.

Where You’ll Work Founded in 1928, Dignity Health - St.

Bernardine Medical Center is a 342-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino, California.

Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, stroke care and orthopedics.

Additionally, St.Bernardine Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was recently awarded AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care.

It was named one of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery in 2026.

One Community.

One Mission.

One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Speech Language Pathologist, you will be a vital clinician, expertly assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders to significantly improve patient quality of life.Every day, you will conduct comprehensive evaluations for all referred patients, meticulously implementing individualized treatment plans.

You'll contribute clinical expertise to develop/upgrade treatment programs/protocols, and actively shape departmental and organizational goals.To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical knowledge, exceptional diagnostic/therapeutic skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

Appropriately assesses and treats patients of varying diagnoses and disorders requiring Speech /Swallow/Cognitive Therapy, according to established guidelines.

Identifies appropriate treatment plan and goals, consistent with physician's referral, patient's diagnosis , abilities and age, using objective measurable data.

Comprehensively assesses, treats and progresses patients with swallowing/dysphagia isses, utilizing, but not limited to bedside swallow, MBSS testing and passy muir valve.

Communicates professionally and effectively (SBAR format) with the entire health care team (rehab, nursing, physicians, case managers) , to effectively provide the best possible care for the patient.

Motivates, challenges and progresses all patients appropriately, during assessment and treatment, to reach goals in specified time frame.

Communicates with Director and supervisor effectively and in a timely manner, regarding any issues, requests or ideas.

Requirements

A Master's degree in speech-language pathology from an approved institution and a CA Basic Life Support certification are required. Previous experience in healthcare services or NICU settings is highly desirable.

postgraduate degree
Time Management
Patient Assessment
Treatment Planning
Medical Documentation
Patient-Centered Care
Diagnostic Skills
SBAR Communication
Cognitive Therapy
Dysphagia Management
Swallowing Disorder Treatment
Bedside Swallow Evaluation
MBSS Testing
Passy Muir Valve
Communication Disorder Treatment

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $50 - $74/hr
Location: San Bernardino, California
Posted: Jul 22, 2026
Closes: Jul 22, 2027
Application: Employer website

California SLP roles stay consistently in demand

Speech Language Pathologist positions in California are typically driven by ongoing needs in schools and healthcare settings, where caseload coverage and compliance with state licensure matter. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a master’s degree, a valid California license, and strong clinical documentation skills. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm the setting, caseload, and documentation expectations before applying.