Speech Pathologist, Per Diem

Job Title

Speech Pathologist, Per Diem - 137801

Department: Rehabilitation Services

Worksite: Hillcrest

Appointment Type: Per Diem

Appointment Percent: 20%

Union: HX Contract

Openings: 2

Work Schedule: Days, 8‑hour shifts, Variable

Pay Scale: $63.77 - $67.24 / Hour

Filing Deadline: Fri 1/2/2026

Responsible for speech therapy patient service delivery including evaluation and treatment of routine and complex patients. Responsibilities include evaluating inpatients with speech, language/cognitive, swallowing or voice disorders, completing appropriate documentation/reports and developing and implementing appropriate treatment goals. Performs services that may include modified barium swallow studies, and other related duties. Completes required documentation and communicates patient information across the continuum of care.

Participates in training and program development and represents the department to the medical and general community. Demonstrates competence in the UCSD Health System core values and leads education of departmental staff in advanced clinical care and customer service.

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

• Master's Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology from an educational institution approved by the Board of Speech‑Language Pathology, and passage of a Board‑approved examination.
• Certificate of clinical competence in speech pathology awarded by the American Speech and Hearing Association.
• Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) issued by the state of California.
• Board of Allied Health Professions (BART) or Basic Life Support (BLS) at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

Annual Full Pay Range: $133,152 - $147,643 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $63.77 - $70.71. Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Life‑support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. The Anti‑Discrimination Policy can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). UC San Diego is a smoke‑free and marijuana‑free environment and may require drug screening.

UC San Diego Health maintains a child‑free, drug‑free environment.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Definition of “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

References: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy; UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy;
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace.