Speech Therapist - Acute Care (Per Diem)

CHOMP Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

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Monterey, CA Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 31, 2026 Last posted April 3, 2026
Job description

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Job Description:

Under the leadership of the department director and/or assistant director, the Clinical Specialist – Speech/Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for supporting the mission of the hospital by providing skilled speech and language therapy services to patients who have suffered from neurological disease, CVAs, head injuries, respiratory compromise, head and neck cancer and/or other medical complications. The Clinical Specialist-SLP uses evidence-based diagnostics and treatment methods to improve quality of life in patients with cognitive-linguistic impairments, speech or motor disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, voice disorders, swallowing disorders, and augmentative and alternative communication strategies. The Clinical Specialist-SLP interacts and practices in collaboration with a variety of professionals involved in patient care in the acute and outpatient setting.

Experience 

Ability to identify and address age and culturally specific needs of customers.

Ability to maintain professional and productive work relationships.

Demonstrate integrity and service in all interactions with colleagues and customers.

Meets eligibility and maintains criteria to satisfy requirements of Therapist Advanced Practice policy.

Education

Masters of Arts or Masters of Science in Speech/Language Pathology or Audiology.

Doctorate degree preferred. - Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) preferred.

Must pass orientation and initial competency assessment prior to independent assignment of patients requiring the applicable skill, and must complete and pass all annual competencies.

Licensure/Certifications

California State Speech Language Pathologist license required.

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Assigned Work Hours:

Per Diem; Regular weekends and weekdays, 10-hour days

Position Type:

Per Diem

Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience):

$61.75

to

$82.59

The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid.

Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $3.87

Hourly Night Shift Differential: $5.81

About this role

Summary

Provide speech and language therapy to acute care patients with neurological and medical issues

Job title

Speech Therapist - Acute Care (Per Diem)

Experience level

professional

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Monterey, CA, remote work not allowed

Salary

$61.75 to $82.59

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

California State Speech Language Pathologist licenseBLS certification

Preferred skills

Doctorate in Speech/Language PathologyCCC

Specializations

speech therapyneurologicalvoice disordersswallowing disorderscognitive-linguistic
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Monterey, CA, USA

On-site City