Speech Pathologist - Per Diem

Job Summary The Speech Pathologist (Per Diem) provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for pediatric through geriatric patients within the Rehab Hospital. Working under the Director of Therapy, this position requires advanced theoretical and clinical expertise in areas including augmentative communication, developmental speech and language disorders, acquired cognitive and language disorders, fluency, voice, dysphagia, aphasia, apraxia, and dysarthria. The Speech Pathologist functions autonomously and collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams—physicians, therapy specialists, educational professionals, and community service providers. Responsibilities also include patient and caregiver education, consultation across departments, coordination with referring providers, and management of insurance authorization requirements. Apply By Date: May 17th , 2026, at 11:59 PM (Recruitment and interviews may occur at any time). Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload a license and/or certification if required for the position California Licensed Speech Pathologist Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, or UC Davis Health CPR Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience working with adults as a Licensed Speech Pathologist Experience with treating cognition, dysarthria, aphasia, and dysphagia Thorough knowledge of appropriate assessment instruments, test administration procedures, scoring, and interpretation Ability to extract pertinent information to relate to the patient and/or family members Knowledge of how patients should be responding to treatment, the average length of stay in treatment, and recognition of appropriate versus inappropriate treatment for each patient Ability to establish programs based on testing results appropriate for each patient Ability to recognize the need for program modification Ability to extract pertinent behaviors and incorporate these into daily written progress notes Knowledge of various home programs and organization into individual programs for family implementation Ability to report to the referring physician regarding patient diagnosis, skills, and prognosis using appropriate terminology and information Ability to extract pertinent information to relate to family members, be empathetic, and supportive Ability to maintain patient records and process necessary billing forms and treatment authorizations in a prompt, accurate manner Ability to maintain an accurate schedule and personal workload accounts Ability to follow verbal and written instructions given by the section chief, including attendance at weekly meetings Knowledge of current therapeutic and evaluative instruments Ability to assume responsibility for other therapists' patients on short notice Ability to communicate effectively with other therapists Ability to provide instruction and supervision, as required, for student interns and medical students. Knowledge of community resources Preferred Qualifications Experience with bedside swallow assessment or instrumented swallow assessments (FEES or MBSS) A minimum of 1 year of experience working with the adult population in inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing (SNF), acute care, or a long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) Key Responsibilities 70% - Perform various evaluative, diagnostic, and procedural tasks for Rehab Hospital 15% - Contribute to the functioning of the Speech Pathology Section 10% - Maintain accurate and timely patient records and process necessary billing forms 5% - Participates in instructional activities to maintain and improve professional skills and knowledge Department Overview The Joint Venture Rehabilitation Hospital provides comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services designed to help patients regain their highest level of functional independence. Located on the Sacramento medical center campus, the 52-bed hospital features advanced rehabilitation amenities and specialized adaptive environments where patients can safely practice activities of daily living. The hospital includes a dedicated 12-bed Brain Injury Unit and four private bariatric rooms, allowing for highly specialized, patient-centered rehabilitation care. Through an interdisciplinary approach, the team delivers evidence-based therapies that support recovery from complex medical conditions, neurological injuries, and functional impairments. POSITION INFORMATION Salary or Pay Range: $71.25 Salary Frequency: Hourly Salary Grade: 165 UC Job Title: SPEECH PATHOLOGIST PD UC Job Code: 009471