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Livermore, California

Speech Therapist (SLP)

Speech-Language Pathologist Top 25% in Speech Language PathologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55-$65/hr

  • 80%better work-life than Speech Language Pathology peers
  • 51%of Speech-Language Pathology listings state pay
  • +16%Speech-Language Pathology listings, last 30 days

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Job Description

Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Speech Therapist and make a meaningful impact by providing compassionate care to those in need.

The Vineyards Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 76 Fenton Street, Livermore, California. It offers 24-hour Medicare-certified care in an 83-bed facility near downtown Livermore.

It has received high-performing ratings in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care from the U.S. News & World Report.

The center is committed to providing individualized, holistic care through warm and meaningful interactions, aiming to help residents achieve their best outcomes and ensure their comfort is a top priority.

Location: 76 Fenton Street, Livermore 94550

Website: https://vineyardshealth.com/ [https://vineyardshealth.com/]

The Speech Therapist provides and directs all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organizations guidelines, professional standards and community needs. Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current prospective patients, to all internal and external customers. Participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate patients' speech and language abilities.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, targeting specific speech, language, and swallowing goals.
  • Provide therapeutic interventions, including but not limited to, articulation therapy, language development therapy, voice therapy, and cognitive training.
  • Monitor and document patients' progress and make adjustments to treatment plans, as necessary.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as occupational therapists, physical therapists, and nurses, to coordinate patient care.
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers about speech and language disorders, treatment strategies, and home exercises.
  • Participate in team meetings and case conferences to discuss patients' progress and make recommendations for discharge planning.

Qualifications/Specific Requirements

  • Master's degree in speech pathology is REQUIRED
  • Passing the Praxis exam, and completing your clinical fellowship, you'll apply for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
  • A minimum of two years of experience working in the speech pathology field is PREFERRED.
  • With Skilled Nursing Experience is PREFERRED
  • California license to practice Speech Pathologist is REQUIRED.

Benefits

  • Paid sick leave
  • PTO
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k)
  • Healthcare insurance
  • Life insurance

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

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Key Responsibilities

The Speech Therapist is responsible for conducting comprehensive patient assessments and developing individualized treatment plans to address speech, language, and swallowing goals. They also collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate care, provide family education, and ensure high-quality documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in speech pathology and possess a valid California license to practice. A minimum of two years of experience in the field, particularly within a skilled nursing environment, is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Speech therapyPatient assessmentSwallowing therapyPatient advocacyInterdisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Therapist (SLP) at Links Healthcare a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,328 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In California, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$112k (147 salary observations; 369 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (1,190 salary observations; 4,686 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $113k 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Loan repayment
33%
CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,328 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Livermore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$989k
Typical market rent
$3,079/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
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.

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

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About Links Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Sick Leave
PTO
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Healthcare Insurance
Life Insurance