Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) | PRN | Riverwood Healthcare Center | Stockton, CA | $65 to $75/Hour
Flexible Work. Real Impact. Strong Team.
Riverwood Healthcare Center is hiring a licensed Speech Language Pathologist on a PRN basis in Stockton, California. If you are a clinician who wants full control over your schedule, premium hourly compensation, and a collaborative rehabilitation environment where your clinical expertise genuinely matters, this role was designed for you.
Bring your full evaluation and clinical leadership skills to an established Skilled Nursing rehabilitation team committed to helping residents regain function, independence, and confidence in daily life in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley.
Our Mission: We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual's ability to thrive.
Why PRN Clinicians Choose Riverwood Healthcare Center
Compensation
- Hourly pay range: $65.00 to $75.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
- Among the most competitive PRN Speech Language Pathologist rates available in the Stockton and greater San Joaquin Valley market
- Premium per-diem compensation that reflects the full value of your clinical autonomy, evaluation authority, and speech-language pathology scope of practice
Schedule and Flexibility
- True PRN flexibility with scheduling built entirely around your availability
- Work as much or as little as your life requires
- No long-term schedule commitments required
Clinical Environment
- A collaborative, mission-driven rehabilitation team that takes pride in resident outcomes
- Full clinical autonomy to evaluate, direct, and manage individualized speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorder programs
- A well-supported Skilled Nursing setting with the leadership and resources to help you do your best work
- Meaningful, direct impact on resident function, independence, and quality of life
- A central Stockton location serving the broader San Joaquin Valley community
The Role
The 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
- Educating staff, other healthcare professionals, and third-party payers on the benefits and functional outcomes of speech therapy interventions
- Providing in-service trainings and educational presentations to the organization as needed, updating departmental policies and procedures accordingly
- Collaborating with Program Specialists and department leaders to develop and implement new programs and techniques to enhance program utilization
- Communicating clearly with assistants and rehabilitation technicians regarding patient plans of care prior to initiation of patient care
- Participating in care conferences, interdepartmental meetings, quality assurance initiatives, and collaborative planning as requested
- Submitting billing, payroll, and expense documentation in an accurate and timely manner
- Maintaining compliance with HIPAA, patient rights, OSHA, infection control, and all applicable California state practice standards
- Treating all residents with dignity, respect, and compassionate professionalism
Physical requirements include the ability to assist with patient positioning during evaluations and treatment, performing oral mechanism examinations and swallowing assessments, prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and computer-based documentation. The ability to assist in resident evacuation during emergency situations is also required.
What You Bring
- Current, active, and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the State of California — required (pending licensure considered)
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program — required
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA — required if mandated by facility or payer guidelines
- 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
- A team-first mindset and a genuine passion for skilled nursing and post-acute care
Equal Opportunity and Accommodation
Riverwood Healthcare Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or California law.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If an accommodation is needed during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources or your facility Administrator.
Employment with Riverwood Healthcare Center is at-will. Duties, schedule, and work location may be adjusted based on facility needs or any other lawful reason.
Apply Today
Ready to bring your clinical expertise where it truly matters, on your terms? Submit your application now. Our team reviews candidates promptly and will be in touch to schedule next steps.
Riverwood Healthcare Center is located in Stockton, California, proudly serving the greater San Joaquin Valley community.