Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California is recruiting a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to join its Rehabilitation Services team — a multi-site program spanning acute inpatient units, a Skilled Nursing Facility, and an Outpatient Program across the Desert Care Network. The position carries a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 based on experience and offers a consistent day-shift schedule in a facility that anchors the region's highest-acuity care, including a Level 1 Trauma Center and the Coachella Valley's only Level 3 NICU. Clinicians with experience in Barium Swallow Evaluations will find immediate opportunity to contribute to a diagnostically active caseload.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000, commensurate with experience
- Full-time, permanent employment with a comprehensive benefits package
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- CME and continuing education opportunities with dedicated career development support
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Day-shift schedule, Monday–Friday, 0800–1630; no evening or overnight coverage required
- Caseload spans three distinct care settings: acute inpatient units, Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), and Outpatient Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation program encompasses Speech Therapy alongside Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy — integrated, interdisciplinary team model
- Clinical service lines include wound care, orthopedic rehabilitation, and neuro-rehabilitation
- Preferred procedural skill: Barium Swallow Evaluations (Modified Barium Swallow Studies)
- Participation in self-directed work team scheduling and departmental project initiatives
- Regular interdisciplinary team meetings for care plan development and goal alignment across therapy disciplines
- Access to full patient health information for treatment and documentation purposes
- Desert Regional Medical Center is the flagship hospital of the Desert Care Network — a three-hospital system serving the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions of Southern California
- Network-level advanced services include a Level 1 Trauma Center, comprehensive stroke program, cancer center, and the only Level 3 NICU in the Coachella Valley
Qualifications
- Active California Speech-Language Pathology license (required at time of hire)
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider BLS certification
- Strong clinical documentation skills — same-day charting expected, including evaluations, progress notes, physician communications, prescription updates, and authorization tracking
- Competency in age-specific care across the full life span, including developmental stage integration
- Experience with Barium Swallow Evaluations preferred
About the Community
Palm Springs sits at the western edge of the Coachella Valley in Southern California's Inland Desert — a year-round destination known for its mid-century modern architecture, world-class golf, hiking in the San Jacinto Mountains, and a vibrant arts and dining scene. The region offers a lower cost of living relative to coastal Southern California metros while remaining within roughly two hours of Los Angeles and San Diego. Warm winters, abundant sunshine, and a strong sense of community make Palm Springs a compelling destination for clinicians seeking both professional depth and quality of life.