Speech Language Pathologist
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Starting at $70+/hr
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Job Description
- Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
- Napa Valley Care Center | Napa, CA
- Pay Starting at $70+/Hour (DOE)
- Full-Time, Part-Time & PRN Opportunities Available
- Ask About Our Sign-On Bonus, Relocation Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement Program!
- Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Jobs in Napa, CA
Napa Valley Care Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our skilled rehabilitation team. We provide exceptional post-acute rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, and therapy services that help residents improve communication, cognitive function, swallowing abilities, and overall quality of life.
If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment, we'd love to meet you.
Why Join Napa Valley Care Center?
- Benefits & Perks
- Competitive compensation starting at $70+/hour, based on experience
- Sign-On Bonus Available
- Relocation Assistance Available
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Flexible scheduling options: Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN
- Supportive interdisciplinary rehab team
- Modern therapy resources and equipment
- Continuing education and career advancement opportunities
- Positive, resident-centered culture
- Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Responsibilities
- Evaluate residents referred for speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders within established timeframes
- Develop individualized treatment plans and obtain physician approval as required
- Provide skilled speech-language pathology services in accordance with physician orders and clinical standards
- Assess and treat communication, cognition, voice, language, speech, and dysphagia disorders
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, residents, and families to achieve optimal outcomes
- Participate in care plan meetings, patient care conferences, and interdisciplinary team discussions
- Educate residents, caregivers, families, and staff regarding treatment goals and therapeutic techniques
- Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in electronic medical record systems
Assist with Discharge Planning and Caregiver Training
- Supervise Speech-Language Pathology Assistants and Clinical Fellows in accordance with state regulations, when applicable
- Support ongoing staff education through in-service training and mentorship
Qualifications
- Required
- Master's or Doctoral Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Active and unrestricted California Speech-Language Pathologist License
- Current license maintained in good standing
- Strong clinical, documentation, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
Preferred
- Experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), Post-Acute Care, Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care, or Geriatric Therapy
- Experience treating dysphagia, cognitive deficits, speech, language, and swallowing disorders
- Familiarity with PointClickCare, Casamba, or other electronic medical record systems
- Clinical Fellowship Candidates (CFY) encouraged to apply where applicable
About Napa Valley Care Center
Napa Valley Care Center is proud to be part of the PACS family of post-acute care facilities, recognized for clinical excellence, compassionate care, and a culture that supports employee growth and success.
Our therapy team is committed to helping residents achieve their highest level of independence while creating a workplace where clinicians feel valued, respected, and supported.
If you're looking for a rewarding Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) position in Napa, CA with competitive pay, bonus opportunities, career growth, and a collaborative rehab team, apply today.
Join Napa Valley Care Center and help residents find their voice, restore function, and achieve their highest quality of life.
We are 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, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech-Language Pathologist will evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. They will also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and provide education to residents and their families.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist at PACS a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very 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 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 48% have no call, 55% 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)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $132k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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