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Lifepoint Health·Valencia, California
Speech Pathologist (SLP) · $38 - $63/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 5,268 posted behavioral health roles in California rates. This role sits in the 48th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 2% below the California median for behavioral health roles.
The Speech Pathologist is responsible for assessing patient speech, language, and swallowing abilities to develop and implement effective treatment plans. They must also document patient progress accurately and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality care coordination.
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. Qualifications and requirements: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Experience in acute or rehab setting preferred. Current SLP license and ASHA certification. CPR certification required. Wage scale: $37.60-$63.00 Per Hour EEOC Statement “Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess a current SLP license and ASHA certification. Additionally, a CPR certification is required, and experience in an acute or rehab setting is preferred.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.