Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health
Listed compensation
$55.36-$74.36/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay
Position Overview
$10,000 sign-on bonus available to external candidates - in accordance with Sutter Health policy + excellent benefits!
Role will cover Alameda County.
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
40
Employee Status
Regular
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 staff members.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in speech pathology and possess a valid California license. At least two years of recent relevant experience is required along with a valid driver's license and BLS certification.
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, Home Health 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 6,664 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 63% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% 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 ~$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).
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