Speech-Language Pathologist
Listed compensation
$75-$90/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Speech-Language Pathologist
A wonderful community healthcare facility located near Watsonville, California, seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to join its team.
Offering $75.00 - $80.00/hour + $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Speech-Language Pathologist Opportunity
- Full-Time, Permanent, Direct-Hire
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM
- Setting: Home Health
Offers a comprehensive and robust benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Physical coverage, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program, Mileage Reimbursement, and much more
Speech-Language Pathologist Responsibilities
Assess dysphagia, trial food and liquid consistencies, recommend safe diet modification, and lead oral-motor strengthening exercises
- Treat aphasia, articulation issues, voice disorders, and verbal expression deficits
- Educate family members and aides on safe swallowing protocols, cueing techniques, and communication strategies
- Communicate regularly with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and dietitians
Speech-Language Pathologist Qualifications
- Must have a Master's degree or greater in an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program
- Must have or be eligible to obtain a California License as a Speech-Language Pathologist
- Must have previous clinical experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist
- Must be CCC-SLP Certified
Surrounding Location and Community
This scenic coastal town is defined by a lifestyle full of dramatic ocean views, a rich artistic history, and a slow-paced, outdoor-centric environment. Home to a friendly community with a love for outdoor recreation.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech-Language Pathologist will assess and treat patients with swallowing, speech, and voice disorders in a home health setting. They will also educate families on care protocols and collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology and possess a valid California license. Previous clinical experience and CCC-SLP certification are required.
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 at Ironside Human Resources a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,763 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Ironside Human Resources holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 167 active listings.
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 45% 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 ~$172k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $155k 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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- No weekends
Living in Watsonville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $837k
- Typical market rent
- $3,229/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 26 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 109.9
- 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.
BEA 2024 · Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.