Speech Language Pathologist - Speech Pathology
Listed compensation
$55.68-$83.79/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Speech Language Pathologist in Speech Pathology Unit at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. This position is Part time and will work 8-hour Day Shifts.
Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital provides outstanding patient care, earning recognition from U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Regional Hospitals in heart attack and heart failure care. Our hospital's commitment to excellence is also demonstrated through our receipt of Women's Choice award in comprehensive breast care for 10 years in a row.
The practice of speech-language pathology shall include assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, communication, and demonstration of techniques addressing speech language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders to meet the needs of patients and their families with supervisory guidance provided as needed. Therapists completing a Clinical Fellowship year will receive supervision in accordance with rules delineated by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
- Completion of, or eligibility for, Clinical Fellowship Year.
- Coursework/Training: Speech-Language Pathology Area of Specialization – Completion of competencies for:
- Therapeutic feedings,
- Patient transfers, and
- Assistance with Modified Barium Swallow studies.
- Upon hire: California Speech Language Pathologist License
- Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework/Training: Educated or trained in dysphagia assessment and management.
- 1 year acute care or inpatient rehabilitation experience.
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.
Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Northern California, Providence provides health care services to Eureka, Fortuna, Healdsburg, Napa, Petaluma and Santa Rosa.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech Language Pathologist will assess, treat, and plan care for patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. They will also perform therapeutic feedings, patient transfers, and assist with Modified Barium Swallow studies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess or be eligible for a Clinical Fellowship Year. A California Speech Language Pathologist license and American Heart Association BLS certification are required upon hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 48% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $116k–$174k | Speech-Language Pathology median $125k (middle half $115k–$140k)29 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$131k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in California | 596 active | 6,957 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 13% remote · 48% no call · 38% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment642 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,521 in the last 30 days | 1,411 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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