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Speech Pathologist II

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job Summary

The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist (Speech Pathologist 2) works with pediatric patients across the age continuum – infants, children, adolescents – and from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds providing both direct and indirect patient care services. Under general direction and upon receipt of written referrals, the Staff Speech-Language Pathologist plans and administers a full range of speech therapy services for patients with a variety of physical and cognitive impairments.

Services include patient evaluations using speech-language pathology tests and measurements, establishment of therapeutic intervention goals and development of therapeutic intervention programs, and implementation of therapeutic intervention plans utilizing all aspects of the speech-language pathology scope of practice.

The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist maintains all applicable patient records related to the delivery of patient care services.

While performing job duties, the Staff Speech-Language Pathologist may also supervise support personnel including Rehabilitation Aides as well as Speech-Language Pathology students and clinical fellows.

The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist actively participates in departmental and organizational programs, including quality and performance improvement activities, clinical education programs, and inservices and staff development activities.

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About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care.

It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values [https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values].

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here [https://diversity.ucsf.edu/].

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

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Key Responsibilities

The Speech Pathologist II provides direct and indirect care to pediatric patients across the age continuum, including evaluations and the implementation of therapeutic intervention plans. Additionally, the role involves supervising support personnel and students while participating in quality improvement and clinical education programs.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree with a clinical fellowship and at least one year of patient care experience. Candidates must hold or be eligible for licensure from the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board of California and CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric Speech TherapyPatient EvaluationTherapeutic Intervention PlanningClinical SupervisionEpic Electronic Medical RecordInterdisciplinary CollaborationTime ManagementProblem SolvingCultural CompetencyPediatric FEESMBSS

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Pathologist II at UCSF a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 64% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in San Ramon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.20M
Typical market rent
$3,246/mo
Residents’ average commute
35 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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