Local Contract Speech Language Pathologist - $70 per hour

RCM HealthCare Travel is seeking a local contract Speech Language Pathologist for a local contract job in Concord, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – High School (In-Person)

Compensation:

Hourly Rate: $60.00 – $70.00 per hour

Location: Concord, CA

Onsite – In Person Only

Position Summary

RCM Health Care Services is seeking a full-time or part-time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide in-person, school-based services to high school students in Concord, CA for the 2026–2027 school year. In this role, you will evaluate, develop, and implement treatment plans to address communication disorders and ensure students can fully benefit from their educational programs while collaborating with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Schedule / Shift

• School-year schedule aligned with academic calendar (2026–2027)
• Full-time or part-time opportunities available
• High school setting

Key Duties:

• Conduct formal and informal evaluations to determine eligibility for special education services
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and speech/language therapy plans
• Provide individual and group therapy services addressing speech, language, fluency, voice, and pragmatic disorders
• Monitor and document student progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to support student success and implement accommodations
• Participate in IEP meetings and communicate effectively with parents and stakeholders
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Utilize augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools when appropriate

Requirements

Education

• Required: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program

Licenses & Certifications

• Required: Valid California Speech Language Pathologist License
• Required: Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA (or ability to obtain within first year if CFY)

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of fingerprinting/background check (employee-paid)
• Knowledge of evaluation procedures, diagnostic tools, and treatment methodologies
• Understanding of federal, state, and local regulations related to special education

Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to assess, interpret, and present diagnostic data clearly
• Strong organizational and caseload management skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, students, and families
• Flexibility and adaptability in a school-based environment

Benefits (only for temporary roles)

Per Diem / Temporary (Hourly) Roles

• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision

• 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

• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location

• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan

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, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.

RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation

RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.

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RCM HealthCare Travel Job ID #328558. Posted job title: Speech Language Pathologist / SLP

About RCM HealthCare Travel

RCM Health Care Services’ mission is to provide opportunities for qualified candidates across medical professions. We deliver timely results and have built a reputation of trust with our clients and candidates. Since 1975, we have been providing staffing solutions to many of the finest healthcare institutions across the nation and careers for thousands of candidates. As professional career opportunity matchmakers, we follow up and follow through to help our clients and candidates to reach their career and life goals.

We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well.