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Tracy, California

Speech Therapist I, Pediatrics

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Under supervision, provides diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

UNAC/UHCP (United Nurses Association of California/Union of Health Care Professionals) is the collective bargaining representative of Rehab Services positions in Northern California effective 9/26/2021.

Essential Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats communication and swallowing disorders for both adult and pediatric populations. Administers diagnostic tests and implements individualized treatments.

Advises physician and patient of disorders and develops treatment schedule. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Implements and maintains department policies and procedures. Identifies opportunities for new or enhanced services or levels of patient care.

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Basic Qualifications

Experience

Completion of a Speech Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) Internship required by date of hire.

Education

  • Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology by date of hire.
  • License, Certification, Registration
  • Speech-Language Pathologist License (California)
  • National Provider Identifier
  • Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Certificate
  • Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements

  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.
  • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Therapist evaluates and treats communication and swallowing disorders for both adult and pediatric patients. They are responsible for administering diagnostic tests, developing treatment schedules, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and have completed a Speech Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) internship. A valid California Speech-Language Pathologist license and Basic Life Support certification are required by the date of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Speech TherapyPediatric Speech TherapyDiagnostic TestingTreatment PlanningClinical Documentation

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 40% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Salary Distribution29 jobs · 16 employers

7
<$140k
11
$140k-150k
8
$150k-160k
1
$166k
2
$170k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
4%
Loan repayment
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 582 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Tracy

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$583k
Typical market rent
$2,701/mo
Residents’ average commute
43 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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Union representation (UNAC/UHCP)
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