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Santa Clara, California

Speech Language Pathologist III, ENT, Voice

Speech-Language PathologistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$135k-$189k

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD

Position Overview

Join a patient-centered team dedicated to improving hearing, balance, and overall quality of life. As an Audiologist, you will independently evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients across the lifespan with hearing, balance, and related auditory disorders. Using advanced diagnostic and rehabilitative techniques, you will develop individualized treatment plans and provide comprehensive care that supports optimal patient outcomes.

This role requires building strong relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams through compassionate care, clinical expertise, and effective communication. The Audiologist closely monitors patient progress, provides education and counseling, and recommends appropriate hearing technologies and treatment interventions.

In addition to direct patient care, the Audiologist may assist with the clinical supervision and mentorship of audiology assistants and support staff, while serving as a clinical instructor for students and fostering professional development within the department. Adherence to all local, state, and federal regulations, as well as organizational policies and procedures, is essential to ensuring patient safety, privacy, and the highest standards of care.

Job Description

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

Education

Master's: Graduate of an accredited speech pathology program

Certification & Licensure

  • SP-Licensed Speech Pathologist
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Typical Experience

5 years recent relevant experience

Skills and Knowledge

  • Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgement and ability to work independently.
  • Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirement.
  • Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
  • Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.
  • Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.
  • Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Days of the Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

None

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
  • Pay Range is $135,220.80 to $189,300.80 / annual salary

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 will independently evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with auditory and speech disorders while developing individualized treatment plans. They will also provide clinical supervision to support staff and serve as a clinical instructor to foster professional development within the department.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited speech pathology program and possess a valid Speech Pathologist license. A minimum of 5 years of recent relevant experience and BLS certification are required for this role.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Complex problem solvingPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunication skillsRegulatory compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist III, ENT, Voice 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 6,503 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$162k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $147k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 10 employers

8
<$110k
5
$110k-140k
5
$140k
2
$170k-200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
Loan repayment
29%
CME allowance
29%
Relocation assistance
24%
PSLF eligible
24%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$142k-$199k
#2

School Speech-Language Pathologist - ManhattanContract

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$75-$95/hr
#3

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Contra Costa

Up to $140,000
#4

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Up to $140,000
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,503 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Santa Clara

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.68M≈ 12.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,957/mo≈ 35% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.4
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.

BEA 2024 · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.