Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) | Part-Time | Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center | Gardena, CA | $60 to $65/Hour

Make a Real Impact. Elevate Every Resident's Voice. On Your Schedule.

Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center is hiring a licensed Speech Language Pathologist on a Part-Time or PRN basis in Gardena, California. If you are a clinician who wants schedule flexibility, premium per-diem compensation, and meaningful clinical work in a well-established Skilled Nursing community in the heart of the South Bay, this role was built for you.

We serve residents in a Skilled Nursing setting and we are committed to the belief that every individual deserves the highest quality of life possible.

Our Mission: We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual's ability to thrive.

Why Part-Time and PRN Clinicians Choose Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center

Compensation

• Hourly pay range: $60.00 to $65.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Among the most competitive Part-Time and PRN Speech Language Pathologist rates available in the South Bay and greater Los Angeles market
• Premium per-diem and part-time rates that reflect the full value of your clinical autonomy, evaluation authority, and speech-language pathology scope of practice

Schedule and Flexibility

• Part-Time scheduling built around your availability
• PRN arrangements also available for clinicians who want maximum flexibility
• Work as much or as little as your life requires
• No long-term schedule commitments required for PRN arrangements

Clinical Environment

• A collaborative, supportive therapy team that genuinely invests in one another
• 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, measurable impact on resident outcomes and quality of life
• A centrally located Gardena facility at 15115 South Vermont Avenue, minutes from Memorial Hospital and the 110 Freeway, accessible from throughout the South Bay, Torrance, Carson, and greater Los Angeles

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

What You Bring

• Current, active, and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the State of California — required for licensed candidates
• 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 for fully licensed candidates; CF-Y candidates working toward CCC-SLP eligibility are encouraged to apply
• 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 for licensed candidates; clinical practicum experience considered for CF-Y candidates
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and lead by example

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

Kei-Ai South Bay 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 Kei-Ai South Bay 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.

Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center is located at 15115 South Vermont Avenue in Gardena, California, proudly serving the greater South Bay and Los Angeles County community.

At Kei Ai South Bay Healthcare Center in Gardena, CA, we’ve reimagined skilled nursing and rehabilitation by putting people first, both residents and employees. Our nurses, therapists, and support staff are empowered to deliver individualized care plans, advanced therapies, and meaningful outcomes without feeling like just another number in a system. Serving families throughout Los Angeles County, we provide short-term rehabilitation and long-term care focused on faster recovery, stronger outcomes, and a truly supportive environment.
For our team, that means working in a setting that values clinical excellence, collaboration, and respect. We prioritize manageable workflows, strong leadership support, and a culture where your voice matters. Whether you’re at the bedside, in therapy, or supporting operations, you’ll be part of a group that’s committed to doing things differently—and doing them right. Conveniently located near local hospitals, our community offers not only a great place for residents to heal, but a place where professionals can grow, feel appreciated, and build a career with purpose.