Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) | Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN | San Francisco, CA | Full-Time $60 - $70/Hour | Part-Time and PRN $60 - $75/HourThe Avenues Transitional Care Center is hiring a licensed Speech Language Pathologist to join a high-performing, mission-driven rehabilitation team in San Francisco, California. Whether you are looking for the stability of a full-time position or the premium hourly rates that come with a Part-Time or PRN arrangement, we have an opportunity built around your goals and your life.
We serve residents in a Skilled Nursing setting in the 94116 neighborhood of San Francisco, and we are committed to the belief that every individual deserves the highest quality of life possible.
The RoleThe Speech Language Pathologist is a licensed healthcare professional responsible for the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and implementation of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorder management programs. This position is classified as Non-Exempt and reports to the Director of Rehabilitation and the Facility Administrator.
Core responsibilities include:
- Conducting comprehensive speech-language and swallowing evaluations in accordance with physician orders and California standards of practice
- Assessing and diagnosing speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive-communication, and dysphagia disorders
- Developing, implementing, and modifying individualized plans of care with measurable, function-based goals consistent with benefit and reimbursement levels
- Providing skilled therapeutic interventions addressing communication, cognition, swallowing safety, and compensatory strategy development
- Performing clinical swallowing evaluations and providing dysphagia management within scope of practice and competency
- Monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment plans based on objective findings and clinical response
- Supporting and instructing patients and families in techniques and behavioral adaptations to promote better communication and swallowing outcomes
- Leading discharge planning and providing recommendations to support safe transitions of care and community reintegration
- Communicating evaluation findings, progress updates, and discharge outcomes to physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families while maintaining confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA
What You Bring- Current, active, and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the State of California - required
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program - required
- Current CPR/BLS certification (or willingness to obtain per facility policy)
- Ongoing compliance with continuing education requirements established by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board
- Experience in a skilled nursing, post-acute, hospital, or related medical setting - strongly preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and lead by example
- Composure and professionalism in dynamic, fast-paced clinical environments
- Strong organizational skills, leadership ability, and capacity to make independent clinical decisions
Apply TodayReady to bring your clinical expertise where it truly matters? Submit your application now. Our team reviews candidates promptly and will be in touch to schedule next steps.
The Avenues Transitional Care Center is located in the 94116 zip code of San Francisco, California, in the West of Twin Peaks neighborhood, proudly serving residents throughout the city and greater Bay Area.
