Speech Pathologist - Inpatient (Per Diem - Casual) - Speech

San Diego, California

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Job ID: 19304
Date posted: 08/05/2026
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Department: Speech

This is a casual position which is subject to renewal on 12/31/2026.

Job Summary:

At Rady Children’s Health – San Diego Inpatient Speech-Language Pathology Department, the primary focus of our Speech-Language Pathologists is assessing and treating patients of all ages who have been admitted to the hospital, including acute care units and our rehabilitation service. Speech-Language Pathologists evaluate children with communication, cognitive and feeding/swallowing deficits related to their reason for admission and provide specialized therapy to regain & develop functional skills during their hospital stay.

Speech-Language Pathologists craft family-centered, innovative treatment plans to improve the patient’s functional potential. In fact, innovation is such a meaningful part of who we are that our team regularly presents outcomes studies at national conferences.

We provide multiple opportunities for growth and advancement, including in-house continuing education (up to 10 CEUs per year!), and opportunities to train in different specialties. We are proud to have a team mix of tenured employees and those early in their careers. We are looking for lifelong learners and those ready to act as mentors in your area of specialty!

To support professional growth and recognize contributions beyond direct patient care, Rady Children’s Health – San Diego offers a Clinical Ladder program with Speech-Language Pathologist levels II and III. These roles maintain patient care as the primary responsibility while providing opportunities for additional involvement in areas such as education, research, and advocacy. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for advanced roles will have the opportunity to discuss eligibility with department leadership during the interview process.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree

• 1 Year of Experience

• ASHA – Speech Lang Path

• BLS for Health Providers (American Heart Association)

• Speech Lang Pathologist Lic

• Ability and experience working independently, using critical thinking skills and processes to arrive at objective, strategic, results-oriented decisions within the context of patient care and department, division and organizational priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual English/Spanish

• Specialty certifications in Speech Pathology advanced practice

• Pediatric experience

Speech-Language Pathologist I – The current salary range for this position is $45.75 to $62.09

Speech-Language Pathologist II – The current salary range for this position is $48.03 to $66.06

Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

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