Speech Language Pathologist II, Short Hour
Listed compensation
$129K–$180K /yr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
ABSMC-Alta Bates Summit Med Center
Position Overview
The Speech Language Pathologist is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while adhering to all regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards. This role also supports the development of rehabilitation teams through clinical guidance and supervision of speech-language pathology assistants, rehabilitation aides, and students, as applicable.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate and treat patients with cognitive, communication, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders.
- Develop and implement individualized evidence-based treatment plans.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment goals and strategies.
- Document assessments, treatment interventions, and patient progress in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to assistants, aides, and students as assigned.
Maintain compliance with all local, state, federal, and professional practice regulations to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
Job Description
These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). Job Description modifications for union represented position are subject to CBA guidelines.
Education
Master's: Graduate of an accredited speech pathology program
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
2 years recent relevant experience.
Certification & Licensure
SP-Licensed Speech Pathologist.
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider.
Skills and Knowledge
Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgement and ability to work independently.
Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
Ability to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirement.
Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.
Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.
Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.
Job Shift
Days
Schedule: Short Hour
Shift Hours
8
Days of the Week
Friday
Weekend Requirements
Saturday
Benefits
No
Unions
No
Position Status: Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
16
Employee Status
Short Hour
- Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
- Pay Range is $61.91 to $86.67 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat patients with cognitive, communication, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders while developing individualized treatment plans. Collaborate with healthcare professionals and provide clinical supervision to assistants, aides, and students.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree from an accredited speech pathology program and at least two years of recent relevant experience. Must hold a valid Speech Pathologist license and BLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist II, Short Hour at Sutter Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,763 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 48% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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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