Local Contract Speech Language Pathologist - $70-75 per hour
Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist | Discipline: Therapy | Start Date: 08/10/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | 40 hours per week | Shift: 8 hours | Employment Type: Local Contract
About the role
RCM Health Care Services is seeking full-time or part-time Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Speech Language Pathologist Assistants (SLPAs) to provide in-person therapy services to school-based students in the Richmond, CA area. In this role, you will assess, evaluate, and treat communication disorders while collaborating with educators and families to support student success within the educational setting.
Responsibilities
- Conduct evaluations to determine eligibility for speech and language services
- Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Provide individual and group therapy services for students with speech, voice, and language disorders
- Monitor student progress and adjust therapy plans as needed
- Participate in ARD/IEP meetings to support placement and goal development
- Collaborate with teachers to implement classroom strategies that enhance communication skills
- Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and stakeholders regarding student progress
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation, records, and reports
- Provide professional development to school staff regarding communication disorders
- May supervise SLPAs or speech aides (SLP role only)
Schedule
- School-year schedule aligned with academic calendar
- Full-time or part-time opportunities available
- 40 hours per week, 8-hour shifts
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP role only)
- Valid California license issued by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SBESLPA)
- Valid driver’s license meeting district requirements
Skills
- Ability to administer and interpret speech and language assessments
- Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation techniques
- Strong classroom management and student engagement skills
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Pay
Hourly Rate: $70.00 – $75.00 per hour (based on experience)
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision (for employees working 30+ hours/week)
- Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability (for employees working 30+ hours/week)
- Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
- 401(k) Savings Plan available for employees 21+
About Us
RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences. With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support.
RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.