Speech Pathologist - WCMC Inpatient Speech Therapy - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days
Job Description
About the Role
Join John Muir Health as a full-time Speech Pathologist providing inpatient speech therapy at Walnut Creek Medical Center. You will evaluate and treat patients with communication and swallowing limitations to help them reach their maximum functional potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients upon physician referral.
- Provide clinical and administrative support.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
Requirements
- California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology License.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Preferred: ASHA CCC-SLP certification.
Benefits & Compensation
- Hourly pay range: $54.05 - $72.97.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Professional development opportunities.
Work Schedule
- 8-hour day shifts, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
- No nights.
- Weekend requirements not specified.
- 40 hours per week.
John Muir Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health care organization serving Contra Costa and surrounding counties. The health system offers a collaborative, patient-centered environment with a focus on excellence and employee appreciation.
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Pathologist - WCMC Inpatient Speech Therapy - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days at John Muir Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Speech Pathology speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Speech Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
This Speech Pathology position at John Muir Health is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.
Compensation Analysis
This position also offers production-based compensation: $73 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Walnut Creek, CA.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Benefits package: Competitive Salary, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Support Certification Required, Employee Recognition Programs, Professional Development Opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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