Pays $35-$45/hr — Speech-Language Pathology Assistant market median is ~$73k (16 jobs)
Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) Full Time
About the Role
Full-time pediatric SLPA in outpatient clinic. Supervised by SLP. Newport Beach, CA.
Join Stepping Stones Therapy as a Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) – Full Time in Newport Beach, California, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $35 - $45/hour.
- Collaborative Practice Agreement Required
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Stepping Stones Therapy as a Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) – Full Time.
Key Responsibilities
The SLPA will provide direct speech and language therapy services to pediatric clients under the supervision of a licensed SLP. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, collecting objective data, documenting progress, and maintaining a clean, organized therapy environment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders and possess a valid SLPA license. Experience working with pediatric populations and current CPR/First Aid certification are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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