Speech Language Pathologist
How this pay compares
This posting states $60–$63 an hour. Open speech-language pathologist jobs in California post a median of $62.50 an hour, the middle half $58.59–$70, across 258 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Speech-language pathologists employed in California earn a median of $57.20 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Speech-language pathologists in California: pay by town and employer
Licensed in another state?
California is not issuing ASLP-IC privileges, so a speech-language pathologist or audiologist licensed in another state needs a California license for this job. (ASLP-IC Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a California license, apply to the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board for a license by endorsement ($150, by its own page): what California asks. Every state's ASLP-IC status.
What California requires of a speech-language pathologist
Speech-Language Pathologist license, from the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board.
- An applicant licensed in another state uses the Licensed in Another State application package (an applicant who also holds a current ASHA CCC uses the Equivalent Qualifications package); full licensure requires fingerprinting, a master's degree, 300 hours of supervised clinical practicum, 36 weeks of full-time supervised professional experience and a Praxis score of at least 162 reported by ETS.
- Staying active: Licenses renew every two years on the last day of the birth month, with 24 hours of continuing professional development per renewal period (12 hours at the first renewal).
Speech-language pathologist jobs and requirements in California · Every state's rule
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About the job
Here is the generated job description:
Speech Language Pathologist
Join our team at Imperial Healthcare Center, a 99-bed skilled nursing facility in La Mirada, California, as a part-time licensed Speech Language Pathologist. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will play a crucial role in evaluating and treating residents with communication and swallowing disorders to improve their quality of life and functional abilities.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate residents' communication and swallowing abilities using standardized assessments
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment results, resident goals, and physician orders
- Provide skilled speech therapy interventions, including articulation and language therapy, cognitive-communication therapy, and swallowing therapy
- Monitor and document resident progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
- Communicate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and ensure optimal outcomes for residents
- Educate residents and family members on speech therapy goals, treatment plans, and home exercise programs
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of speech therapy services provided
- Participate in team meetings, in-service education, and quality improvement initiatives
- Maintain current knowledge of speech therapy practice and relevant regulations
Qualifications
- Current license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of California
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in a skilled nursing facility
- Knowledge of current speech therapy practice standards and regulations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Proficient in using electronic medical records and other healthcare software
About Us
Imperial Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility dedicated to delivering exceptional skilled rehabilitative services with a focus on compassion, expertise, and personalized care, ensuring the well-being and comfort of our residents. Our mission is to "Restoring Lives, Renewing Hope" and we believe that our Speech Language Pathologist plays a critical role in achieving this goal.
Join Our Team
If you are a passionate and dedicated speech therapy professional with experience in a healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply for this position. We offer competitive wages and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional growth and advancement within our organization. Apply now to join our compassionate and dynamic team!
From Imperial Healthcare Center's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Imperial Healthcare Center
Imperial Healthcare Center is a 99 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Imperial Healthcare Center)-bed nursing home in La Mirada, CA, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Imperial Healthcare Center
Based in La Mirada, CAHires in CaliforniaPay on its listings: 66.7% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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