Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) | Part-Time

Oakland Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation and Lake Park Healthcare Center are hiring a licensed Speech Language Pathologist on a Part-Time basis in Oakland, California. This is a split role providing speech therapy coverage across both facilities, not necessarily on the same days, offering clinical variety and schedule flexibility that a single-site position simply cannot match.

If you are a clinician who wants premium hourly compensation, meaningful clinical work, and the flexibility of a Part-Time arrangement across two well-established Skilled Nursing communities in the East Bay, this role was built for you.

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

Why Clinicians Choose Oakland Heights and Lake Park

• Hourly pay range: $65.00 to $72.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Among the most competitive Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist rates available in Oakland and the greater East Bay market
• Premium Part-Time compensation that reflects the clinical expertise, schedule flexibility, and dual-site coverage this role requires

• Part-Time scheduling built around your availability
• Split coverage across two facilities with scheduling that does not require both sites to be covered on the same days
• A manageable and predictable commitment without full-time hours
• Clinical variety across two established Skilled Nursing environments in a single East Bay employment arrangement

• Collaborative, mission-driven rehabilitation teams at both Oakland Heights and Lake Park that take pride in resident outcomes
• Full clinical autonomy to evaluate, direct, and manage individualized speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorder programs
• Well-supported Skilled Nursing settings with the leadership and resources to help you do your best work
• Meaningful, direct impact on resident function, independence, and quality of life across both communities
• Centrally located Oakland facilities accessible from throughout the East Bay, Berkeley, and greater Alameda County

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 across Oakland Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation and Lake Park Healthcare Center. This is a split Part-Time role with coverage at both sites as scheduled. This position is classified as Non-Exempt and reports to the Director of Rehabilitation and the Facility Administrator at each site.

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
• 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
• Participating in care conferences, interdepartmental meetings, quality assurance initiatives, and collaborative planning at both facilities
• 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 and the capacity to manage responsibilities across two facility environments
• A team-first mindset and a genuine passion for skilled nursing and post-acute care

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

Oakland Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation and Lake Park Healthcare Center are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We are committed to workplaces 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 Oakland Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation and Lake Park 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.

Oakland Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation and Lake Park Healthcare Center are both located in Oakland, California, proudly serving the greater East Bay and Alameda County community.