Speech Pathologist (Part-Time)

Speech-Language PathologistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$55-$65.7/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report.

The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.

It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit uci.edu.

UCI Health Ear, Nose & Throat Services is dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, head, and neck.

Our team of board-certified otolaryngologists offers expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss, sinus and allergy disorders, voice and swallowing conditions, and head and neck cancers.

Through advanced surgical techniques, minimally invasive procedures, and innovative therapies, we deliver personalized treatment plans focused on achieving the best possible outcomes.

As part of Orange County's only academic health system, we combine clinical excellence, groundbreaking research, and education to advance patient care and improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Your Role on the Team

The Speech Pathologist provides therapeutic management of speech, language, swallowing and hearing disorders including evaluation, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and discharge planning.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required

  • Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
  • Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Demonstrated experience providing speech therapy to a diverse group of patients.
  • Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
  • Master's degree or equivalent in Speech-Language Pathology.
  • Current BLS certification.
  • If assigned to work with infants and children aged 0 to 21, CCS paneling/approval will be required within one year of hire if qualified for CCS paneling requirement.
  • Speech Pathology License or proof of eligibility from California Board of Speech Pathology.
  • Minimum of 5 years clinical experience as a licensed speech-language pathologist.

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

  • Background Check and Live Scan
  • Employment Misconduct*
  • Legal Right to work in the United States
  • Vaccination Policies
  • Smoking and Tobacco Policy

Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

  • California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
  • E-Verify

Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - hr.uci.edu

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Pathologist is responsible for the therapeutic management of speech, language, swallowing, and hearing disorders. This includes conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, providing interventions, and managing discharge planning.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess a valid California license or proof of eligibility. A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience and current BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Written communicationClinical assessment

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 44 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 52% have no call, 41% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$114k–$137kSpeech-Language Pathology median $130k (middle half $118k–$140k)54 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$113k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in California602 active6,951 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 7% remote · 52% no call · 41% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs

8
<$125k
3
$125k-140k
5
$140k-155k
8
$155k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
74% this job
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
11%
Relocation assistance
9%
Visa sponsorship
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Dragonfly Cares · Dix Hills, New York

$65-$90/hr
#2

Speech Language PathologistPer Diem

Providence · Santa Monica, California

$48.79-$75.74/hr
#3

Acute (Adult) SLP - Per Diem- Memorial

$52.36-$75.69/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) On-Call

$65-$70/hr
+ 41 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,823 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About University of California, Irvine

Hospitals and Health Care
Orange, California
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Sick and Vacation Time
Retirement Savings Plans
Employee Discounts and Perks
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

Living in Orange

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.05M
Typical market rent
$3,116/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.