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Laryngology/Oncologic Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist Above average in Speech Language PathologyNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$142k-$199k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
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Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization:
SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - South
Position Overview:
Provides assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with cognitive, speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Assists with clinical supervision of assistants and aides and serves as clinical instructor for assigned students.
Job Description:
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.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice level competencies and is a recognized clinical and workflow subject matter expert.
Demonstrate ability to collaborate with physicians and speech language pathologists across sites to provide best quality care for patients along their continuum of care.
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 $141,980.80 to $198,764.80 / 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

Provides assessment, treatment, and evaluation for patients with cognitive, speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Assists with clinical supervision of assistants and serves as a clinical instructor for students.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree from an accredited speech pathology program and five years of recent relevant experience. Must hold a valid Speech Pathologist license and BLS certification.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

LaryngologyOncologic speech therapyComplex problem solvingCommunication skillsRegulatory compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Laryngology/Oncologic Speech Language Pathologist 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 6,132 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 43 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 77% have no call, 91% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.6% 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 ~$170k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $154k 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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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Speech Language Pathology

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About Sutter Health

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Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Days shift
Monday-Friday schedule
No weekends