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Sutter Health
Alameda, California

Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health, Per Diem

Speech-Language PathologistNo weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$55.36-$74.36/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay

Position Overview

Successful candidate must have solid Home Health Experience.

The Speech Therapist develops and implements a plan for providing rehabilitation home therapeutic treatment as well as education of patients, family members and significant others to home health and hospice patients. This position also coordinates with other home health staff to provide an efficient integration of care.

Job Description

Education

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

Master's in speech pathology from an educational institution accredited by the Education and Training Board of American Speech Language Hearing Association

Certification & Licensure

  • ST-Speech Therapy for the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance
  • DL-Valid Drivers License Class C or B
  • AUTO-Automobile Insurance
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Typical Experience

2 years recent relevant experience

Skills and Knowledge

  • Possesses the ability to organize, use time efficiently, and communicate well
  • Demonstrates clinical assessment skills in area of expertise
  • Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills

Job Shift

Days

Schedule: Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Monday - Friday, Variable

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

0

Employee Status

Per Diem/Casual

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
  • Pay Range is $55.36 to $74.36 / 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

The Speech Language Pathologist develops and implements rehabilitation treatment plans for home health and hospice patients. They also provide education to patients and families while coordinating care with other home health staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in speech pathology and possess at least 2 years of recent relevant experience. Required certifications include California state licensure, BLS, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient educationCare integrationTime managementWritten communicationHome health care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health, Per Diem at Sutter Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,742 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 52% have no call, 36% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in speech language pathologyranked against 6,742 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$115k–$155kSpeech-Language Pathology median $108k (middle half $104k–$108k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$122k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in California572 active6,736 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 52% no call · 36% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment611 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,495 in the last 30 days1,245 the 30 days before (+100%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+2.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,742 Speech Language Pathology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs
9
<$120k
4
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k
5
$150k-165k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs
401k / retirement match
70%
CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Dragonfly Cares · Dix Hills, New York

$65-$90/hr
#2

Speech Language PathologistPer Diem

Providence · San Pedro, California

$49.4-$78.07/hr
#3

Speech Therapist I- Acute & LTC - Per Diem - Coronado

$52.36-$75.69/hr
#4

Speech Therapist Acute-Per Diem- Chula Vista

$52.36-$75.69/hr
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,742 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Alameda

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.20M
Typical market rent
$2,876/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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