Speech-Language Pathologist, Per Diem

Build a Flexible Speech-Language Pathology Role Around One-on-One Care and Meaningful Patient Impact

At Unified Rehabilitation, you will provide one-on-one Speech-Language Pathology care to older adults in an assisted living environment where your clinical judgment, patient relationships, and ability to improve everyday function truly matter.

You will work directly with adults experiencing cognitive, communication, and swallowing challenges, helping them improve safety, independence, communication, and quality of life.

This is a per diem Speech-Language Pathologist opportunity with flexible, as-needed scheduling, 40- to 45-minute individual appointments, no on-call responsibilities, and weekend hours available but not required.

You will also have access to AI-supported documentation, mentorship, training, and support from the Unified Rehabilitation team, allowing you to focus more of your time and energy on patient care.

As the caseload continues to grow, this position also offers the potential to develop into a full-time role with full-time benefits and additional growth opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits

• $40 to $50 per hour.
• Flexible, as-needed scheduling.
• 40 to 45-minute one-on-one appointments.
• Weekend hours available but not required.
• No on-call responsibilities.
• AI scribe support to simplify documentation.
• Mentorship and clinical training.
• Support staff provided.
• Workers’ compensation coverage.
• Opportunities for continued professional growth.
• Potential to transition into a full-time position with full-time benefits as the caseload grows.

Why Speech-Language Pathologists Choose Unified Rehabilitation

You became a Speech-Language Pathologist to help people communicate more effectively, participate more fully in daily life, and maintain as much independence as possible.

At Unified Rehabilitation, you will have the opportunity to do exactly that.

Your patients may be working through cognitive communication changes, memory concerns, swallowing difficulties, attention challenges, problem-solving limitations, or other conditions affecting daily function.

Your care can directly help patients:

• Improve swallowing safety and function.
• Strengthen memory, attention, and problem-solving strategies.
• Improve cognitive communication skills.
• Communicate more effectively with caregivers and loved ones.
• Participate more confidently in everyday activities.
• Maintain greater independence within their living environment.
• Improve overall safety and quality of life.

One-on-One Care With Time to Focus

You will not be moving between multiple patients at once.

Each patient receives a dedicated 40- to 45-minute appointment, giving you the time to evaluate thoroughly, provide individualized treatment, educate patients and caregivers, and make thoughtful clinical decisions.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Complete comprehensive Speech-Language Pathology evaluations.
• Build individualized plans of care.
• Provide focused, evidence-based treatment.
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, and assisted living staff.
• Monitor functional progress.
• Adjust treatment based on patient response and clinical need.
• Build meaningful relationships with the adults you serve.

What You Will Do

As a Speech-Language Pathologist with Unified Rehabilitation, you will:

• Evaluate and treat adults with cognitive communication and swallowing disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
• Provide one-on-one Speech-Language Pathology treatment.
• Assess swallowing function, communication abilities, cognition, and functional limitations.
• Help patients improve memory, attention, problem-solving, communication, and swallowing safety.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Use AI scribe technology to support documentation efficiency.
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, and assisted living staff.
• Collaborate with rehabilitation professionals and other care providers.
• Monitor progress and update plans of care appropriately.
• Maintain professional, clinical, and regulatory standards.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist who combines strong clinical judgment with compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications include:

• Current Speech-Language Pathology license required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC-SLP, required.
• Approximately 1 to 3 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Adult or geriatric clinical experience preferred.
• Assisted living or senior care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cognitive communication and swallowing disorders.
• Strong evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation skills.
• Strong communication with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a supportive rehabilitation team.
• New graduates may be considered based on qualifications and relevant clinical experience.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Build a Flexible Role That Can Grow With You

This opportunity is designed for a Speech-Language Pathologist who wants greater flexibility today without limiting future career growth.

You can begin on a per diem basis, build your caseload as the practice grows, and potentially transition into a larger or full-time role over time.

Unified Rehabilitation is a growing, locally owned rehabilitation practice focused on personalized care, meaningful patient outcomes, and one-on-one treatment.

If you are looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist position where you can make a meaningful difference for older adults, maintain flexibility in your schedule, and grow alongside an expanding rehabilitation practice, we would like to meet you.

Apply today to learn more about the current caseload, scheduling flexibility, and your opportunity to grow with Unified Rehabilitation.

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities for advancement

License/Certification:

• Speech-Language Pathology License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $50