Clinic Speech-Language Pathologist (Per Diem)

Telespeech Therapy INC. • Bakersfield, CA

149d • $55 - $65

About The Position

A Speech-language pathologist (SLP) provides cutting-edge subspecialized care. Depending on the area of specialty, clinicians work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. The SLP will also mentor/supervise our in-house SLPAs. Essential Functions An individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without accommodation. The requirements listed below represent, but are not all-inclusive, of the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Valid California State License in Speech-Language Pathology— must be maintained throughout employment.
• Current ASHA certification (CCC-SLP)
• Completion of ASHA supervision requirements — must be maintained throughout employment.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of speech, fluency, language, voice, cognitive, hearing, and social communication disorders, with the ability to accurately evaluate, diagnose, and provide evidence-based treatment across diverse patient populations.
• Skill in developing and implementing individualized care plans that address patient-specific needs, adapt to progress, and support long-term communication and cognitive outcomes.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team to achieve quality outcomes, while ensuring precise, timely documentation that meets all professional, ethical, and regulatory standards.
• Knowledge and ability to provide preceptorship to graduate students, fostering clinical skill development and professional growth in alignment with the company’s educational mission.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, speak, and hear
• Sufficient hand dexterity to use a computer keyboard and be capable of reading a computer screen
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Equivalent to two (2) years of experience providing patient-based services.

Responsibilities

• Administration and interpretation of formalized and informal assessments, as well as procedure-based evaluations to evaluate a patient's speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing abilities to identify specific disorders.
• Create individualized treatment plans tailored to a patient's specific needs and goals.
• Implement various techniques and exercises to help patients improve their communication skills, strengthen swallowing muscles, and enhance overall function.
• Provide speech and language therapy to patients and/or students in both individual and group settings.
• Provide clear and supportive counseling to patients and their families about their condition, treatment options, and strategies for managing disorders.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient evaluations, treatment progress, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care and for billing purposes.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team with other healthcare professionals, teachers, parents/caregivers, school administrators, and other therapists to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Attend meetings and provide reports on student progress in school settings.
• Regularly evaluate patient progress to adjust treatment plans and strategies as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level