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Berkeley, California

Speech Language Pathologist II, Short Hour

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$129K–$180K /yr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 2mo ago

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

Cognitive therapyCommunication disordersComplex problem solvingDocumentation

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).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs · 26 employers

6
<$120k
4
$120k-135k
6
$135k-150k
10
$150k-165k
2
$165k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
79%
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
5%
Loan repayment
3%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$65.01-$91.01/hr
#2

Speech Language PathologistPer Diem

Providence · Santa Monica, California

$48.79-$75.74/hr
#3

Acute (Adult) SLP - Per Diem- Memorial

$52.36-$75.69/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) On-Call

$65-$70/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.9
Among the best 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Berkeley

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.54M
Typical market rent
$2,818/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 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.