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Kalesta Healthcare Group
Sacramento, California

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

Speech-Language PathologistNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$72-$80/hr

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Job Description

Job Details:

Job Location: City Creek Post Acute - Sacramento, CA, Salary Range: $72.00 - $80.00Hourly, Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Join City Creek Post Acute and make a meaningful impact by providing high quality, compassionate rehabilitation care for residents in our skilled nursing facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduating student, new graduate, Clinical Fellow (CFY), or experienced Speech Language Pathologist in Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) looking to build or continue a rewarding career in Speech Language Pathology while working closely with residents, families, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

We welcome candidates seeking Full Time, Part Time, PRN, or On Call opportunities.

Join our Team with rewarding benefits: Competitive Rate $2,500 Retention Bonus for full time positions in California $2,500 Relocation Bonus eligible after 90 days $5,000 Student Loan Repayment per calendar year $2,500 Referral Bonus $500 Annual License Renewal Bonus.

Covers license renewal, CPR, and CEU expenses per calendar year H1B Sponsorship / H1B Transfer Assistance available for eligible full-time employees The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides and directs appropriate aspects of speech language pathology care, including evaluation, treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, patient and family education, and documentation.

The SLP evaluates and treats communication, cognitive, speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders while developing individualized plans of care designed to improve functional outcomes and quality of life. Reporting: This position reports directly to the Facility Rehab Director.

Why This Role Matters Evaluate patients according to physician orders, payer authorization, professional standards, and facility guidelines Develop individualized plans of care based on evaluation findings and patient needs Provide appropriate speech, language, communication, cognitive, voice, and swallowing interventions Establish measurable treatment goals focused on achieving optimal functional outcomes Assess swallowing function and provide appropriate dysphagia interventions within the SLP scope of practice Screen individuals who may benefit from Speech Language Pathology services Monitor patient response to treatment and modify treatment plans and goals as clinically appropriate Provide patient, family, and caregiver education regarding treatment plans, progress, safety strategies, and functional outcomes Communicate patient status, progress, and needs with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary team Complete accurate and timely evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, discharge summaries, and required documentation Enter patient and treatment information accurately into EMR and rehabilitation systems Coordinate treatment activities and goals with other members of the rehabilitation team Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration and rehabilitation programs Make appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation and healthcare team when indicated Use professional and clinical judgment to help ensure patient and staff safety Attend required meetings, in services, training sessions, and educational presentations Prepare and submit accurate patient charges and billing information Support quality assurance, department operations, and program development Maintain and enhance clinical and professional knowledge through continuing education and professional development Maintain valid licensure, certification, and required professional credentials Qualifications: What We’re Looking For Currently completing, completed, or recently graduated from an approved graduate program in Speech Language Pathology.

Graduating students and new graduates are encouraged to apply Clinical Fellowship Year candidates are welcome for designated facilities where appropriate supervision and applicable requirements can be met Must have or be eligible to obtain the appropriate California licensure, registration, or authorization required for the applicable level of practice prior to providing services Experienced Speech Language Pathologists must maintain a current, active, and unencumbered California Speech Language Pathology license as required for the position CPR certification required.

Candidates who do not yet have CPR certification may obtain it prior to or during the onboarding process Must be in good standing with applicable regulatory agencies and licensing boards New graduates, Clinical Fellows, and experienced Speech Language Pathologists are welcome to apply Clinical experience gained through graduate internships, externships, clinical placements, fellowships, or prior employment is valued Skilled Nursing Facility experience is beneficial but not required Strong clinical foundation in Speech Language Pathology Knowledge of evaluation, treatment planning, speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, swallowing, therapeutic intervention, and patient education Excellent verbal and written communication skills Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care Strong documentation and organizational skills Proficiency with EMR and rehabilitation systems or willingness to learn Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team Strong desire to learn, grow, and build or continue a career in skilled nursing rehabilitation Professional presentation and conduct Commitment to continuing education and professional development Understanding of patient rights, confidentiality, and HIPAA requirements Physical & Working Conditions Skilled Nursing Facility environment Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods Ability to bend, squat, push, stoop, reach, and pull as required for resident care Ability to assist with patient positioning and mobility as appropriate to patient needs Ability to lift and move up to 100 pounds with assistance and appropriate equipment according to resident needs and facility safety procedures Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, fumes, and odors Ability to manage the physical, mental, and emotional demands associated with skilled nursing care Ability to work effectively in a 24 hour skilled care environment

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders to improve functional outcomes. They also develop individualized care plans and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality rehabilitation care.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed or be completing an approved graduate program in Speech Language Pathology and be eligible for California licensure. Strong clinical foundation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a skilled nursing environment are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Dysphagia interventionEMR systems

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist, SLP at Kalesta Healthcare Group a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,775 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 63% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in speech language pathologyranked against 6,775 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$150k–$166kSpeech-Language Pathology median $120k (middle half $104k–$130k)954 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$143k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in California583 active6,825 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 13% remote · 63% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$3k sign-on · $5k loan repaymentCalifornia Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment622 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,494 in the last 30 days1,310 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,775 Speech Language Pathology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 17 employers
7
<$110k
5
$110k-135k
6
$135k-160k
0
$160k-185k
5
$185k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
40% this job
Sign-on bonus
27% this job
Loan repayment
27% this job
Relocation assistance
13% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$100-$120/hr
#2

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$142k-$199k
#3

Speech Language Pathologist Contractor

$80-$90/hr
#4

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$90/hr
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,775 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Kalesta Healthcare Group

Hospitals and Health Care
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

$2,500 retention bonus for full-time
$2,500 relocation bonus after 90 days
$5,000 student loan repayment per calendar year
$2,500 referral bonus
$500 annual license renewal bonus (covers license, CPR, CEU)
H1B sponsorship/transfer assistance for eligible full-time employees

Living in Sacramento

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$452k
Typical market rent
$2,045/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
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 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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