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Carlsbad, California

Speech Language Pathologist - Clinical Fellow

Speech-Language PathologistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$55-$65/hr

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Job Description

Part Time Speech Language Pathologist - Clinical Fellow Location: Carlsbad, CA Compensation: $55/hr - $65/hr Are you a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist eager to make a lasting impact while advancing your clinical expertise and leadership skills?

At Cortica, we offer more than just a job—we provide a clear path to growth through our Clinical Ladder Program, mentorship opportunities, and a collaborative, transdisciplinary approach that redefines pediatric care.

Join a workplace where you’re empowered to excel clinically, lead meaningfully, and grow continuously while delivering life-changing, client-centered therapy to children and families. Why Choose Cortica?

A Career That Grows with You Clinical Ladder Advancement: Unlock structured career progression with opportunities to grow from Level 1 to Level 4, based on clinical expertise, leadership, and mentorship contributions.

Move beyond traditional roles by contributing to our mentorship, training, and clinical program development initiatives while being recognized for your excellence.

Mentorship and Leadership: Clinicians at higher Clinical Ladder levels mentor newer SLPs, shaping the next generation of therapists and earning recognition for leadership.

A Team That Supports You Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside neurologists, developmental pediatricians, nurse practitioners, ABA professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and music therapists in a truly integrated care model that reflects the latest research and promotes better outcomes.

Positive Work Environment: Be part of a highly rated workplace ( 4.1 on Glassdoor, 4.1 on Indeed ), where 78% of employees recommend Cortica for its supportive culture and cutting-edge clinical model. Comprehensive

Benefits

That Matter 401(k) matching to invest in your future Paid holidays to ensure work-life balance License and certification reimbursement Professional development opportunities Referral bonuses Sick time Your Role as an SLP at Cortica Make an Impact Provide dynamic, play-based speech and language therapy that integrates sensory, motor, and cognitive strategies.

Develop individualized treatment plans that align with a holistic, transdisciplinary approach to care. Educate and empower families, ensuring communication strategies extend beyond therapy sessions into everyday life.

Drive Clinical Excellence Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with state and company policies. Engage in cross-discipline consultations with physicians, nurse practitioners, occupational therapists, physical therapists, music therapists, and ABA professionals to create the best outcomes for children.

Contribute to Cortica’s Clinical Ladder Program, positioning yourself for leadership and professional growth.

Who We’re Looking For Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Passion for collaborative, integrative care and working with neurodivergent populations Strong leadership potential and interest in mentorship and career growth About Cortica: Where Clinical Excellence Meets Innovation Cortica is at the forefront of integrated care for neurodevelopmental differences.

Our Clinical Ladder Program empowers therapists to grow within the organization, taking on new challenges in mentorship, training, and clinical leadership. At Cortica, your career isn’t just a job— it’s a journey toward clinical excellence and professional fulfillment. Are you ready to grow?

Apply today and become part of a company that’s redefining pediatric therapy! Cortica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide dynamic, play-based speech and language therapy while developing individualized treatment plans for children. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals to ensure high-quality, integrated care and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. A passion for collaborative, integrative care and working with neurodivergent populations is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Transdisciplinary collaborationTreatment planningFamily educationNeurodivergent carePlay-based therapy

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 45 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 47% have no call, 49% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $113k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 25 employers

11
<$125k
1
$135k
7
$140k-155k
5
$155k-170k
2
$170k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
3%
Loan repayment
3%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist - CPMC Van Ness Campus

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$65.01-$91.01/hr
#2

Speech Language PathologistPer Diem

Providence · Santa Monica, California

$48.79-$75.74/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health, Per Diem

$55.36-$74.36/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) On-Call

$65-$70/hr
+ 42 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,768 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Carlsbad

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.35M
Typical market rent
$3,556/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
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 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Cortica

Hospitals and Health Care
San Diego, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) matching
Paid holidays
License and certification reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Referral bonuses
Sick time
Clinical Ladder Program
Mentorship opportunities