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Apple Valley, California

Speech Language Pathologist - Speech Therapy

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$48.79-$75.74/hr

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Posted 37m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist at Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Apple Valley, CA. This position is FullTime and will work 8-hour, Day shifts.

Providence St. Mary Medical Center has been a part of the community of Apply Valley, California since 1956 and is recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 6 types of care by U.S. News & World Report. Be part of our team dedicated to providing exceptional medical care across a range of specialties for our community.

Evaluates, plans, directs and administers medically prescribed speech/language pathology programs in the hospital to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury.

Assists patient to reach his/her maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his/her capabilities. Performs administrative duties and participates in department Performance Improvement, Infection Control, Safety and Education programs.

The Staff Speech and Language Therapist may be assigned to orient staff and students and to assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Mary Medical Center 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

  • Coursework/Training and Graduate of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board training program.
  • Upon hire: California Speech Language Pathologist License
  • Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

  • Upon hire: California Children’s Services (CCS) paneled
  • Experience in acute care, outpatient, adult or pediatrics.

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 Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.

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 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, and even our own Providence High School.

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 evaluates, plans, and administers speech therapy programs to restore patient function and prevent disability. They also perform administrative duties and participate in departmental safety, education, and performance improvement programs.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board training program and hold a California Speech Language Pathologist License. A National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required upon hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningOutpatient careAdult careSafety programsClinical education

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 65% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.0 / 10 · above average in speech language pathologyranked against 6,786 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$101k–$158kSpeech-Language Pathology median $135k (middle half $118k–$146k)39 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$117k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in California604 active6,880 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 65% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment651 active listings, Oct 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+3.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,786 Speech Language Pathology listings), 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

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 16 employers
5
<$105k
7
$105k-125k
4
$125k-145k
2
$156k
2
$165k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs
401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
63%
Loan repayment
50%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Relocation assistance
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language Pathologist ContractorContract

Cole Health · Schertz, Texas

$80-$90/hr
#2

Speech and Language PathologistContract

Enspire Consulting Group · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$70-$80/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

$65-$75/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

$65-$75/hr
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,786 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Providence

Hospitals and Health Care
Redondo Beach, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision
Retirement 401(k) with Employer Matching
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Vacation and Holidays
Well-being Resources

Living in Apple Valley

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$415k
Typical market rent
$1,899/mo
Residents’ average commute
41 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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