Pays $55.36-$74.36/hr — Speech Language Pathologist market median is ~$144k (18 jobs) · Above average in Speech Language Pathology for work-life (6.4/10, vs 6,005 in this specialty)
Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health, Per Diem
About the Role
Per diem home health SLP. Monday-Friday, weekends as needed. Alameda, CA.
Join Sutter Health as a Speech Language Pathologist – Home Health, Per Diem in Alameda, California, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $55.36 - $74.36/hour.
- Comprehensive benefits package
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers weekends off, day shifts only. Work with Sutter Health in Alameda, California, United States.
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
Certifications
Key Skills
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 Above average in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,005 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, 30% have no call, 32% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $122k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Speech Language Pathologist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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