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Fortuna, California

Senior Speech Language Pathologist - Speech Pathology

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$51.76-$80.34/hr

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Job Description

Senior Speech Language Pathologist in Speech Pathology Unit at Redwood Memorial Hospital. This position is Part time and will work 8-hour Day Shifts.

Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital

Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital is committed to delivering top-notch healthcare, earning a 5-star rating from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as well as a Top Performing Hospital rating from the Partnership Health Plan's Hospital Quality Improvement Program in 2024. Join our reputable team and be part of a healthcare institution known for its clinical excellence and compassionate care.

A Senior Speech Language Pathologist is a key player in providing exceptional patient care, mentoring colleagues, and driving program development. Expertise, leadership, and commitment to evidence-based practices will contribute to positive patient outcomes and team success. This position contains all the responsibilities of a staff Speech Language Pathologist as well as the following specific responsibilities.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Redwood Memorial Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

  • Master's Degree Speech Language Pathology Or
  • State licensure or certification as required as a Speech Language Pathologist.
  • Graduate of a Speech-Language program
  • Upon hire: California Speech Language Pathologist License
  • Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
  • 2 years Related Experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Upon hire: Clinical specialization certification relating to clinical area of practice
  • 5 years Clinical Experience.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.

Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Northern California, Providence provides health care services to Eureka, Fortuna, Healdsburg, Napa, Petaluma and Santa Rosa.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Speech Language Pathologist provides exceptional patient care while mentoring colleagues and driving program development. They are responsible for applying evidence-based practices to ensure positive patient outcomes and team success.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology and possess a valid California Speech Language Pathologist license. A minimum of 2 years of related clinical experience and American Heart Association BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Evidence-based practiceClinical leadershipClinical documentationPatient assessmentRehabilitationCommunicationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 46 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 9% are remote, 48% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% 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 ~$137k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $124k 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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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 70% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,780 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Fortuna

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$435k
Median resident rent
$1,168/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Providence

Hospitals and Health Care
Redondo Beach, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with employer match
Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Vacation