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Woodland, California

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$114K–$135K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

The Grove Post-Acute, located near historic Main Street in Woodland, California, is a 140-bed premier post-acute provider known for proven results and outspoken care. Our unmatched dedication to excellence defines who we are, blending advanced care services with a warm, community-centered approach.

Why Join Us?

Join a team where your career thrives alongside your purpose. Candidates are drawn to our supportive environment, countless opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a profound impact on residents’ lives. Employees stay for the strong team culture, avenues for advancement, and the rewarding experience of knowing their work truly matters.

Start your career with us and enjoy a $5,000 sign-on and relocation bonus for full-time team members!

Position Overview

The Speech-Language Pathologist role 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.

  • Evaluations are initiated per M.D. orders-payer authorization and facility/payer source guidelines.
  • Develops treatment plan and provide treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for best functional outcome for patient.
  • Educates staff, other health care professionals and third party payer on the benefits and functional outcomes of intervention.
  • Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, summaries, or monthly reports as required.
  • Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention.
  • Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients and others at all times.
  • Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary co-op, co-treatment, setting up protocols and programs.
  • Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs or techniques. Provides inservice training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team or facility in order to enhance one’s clinical and professional knowledge and skills.
  • Provides assistants and rehab techs clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care.
  • Confers with Program Specialists and supervisor to develop and implement new programs/techniques to enhance program utilization.
  • Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification and credentialing.
  • Must be able to key information into computer systems
  • Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
  • Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an approved curriculum in Speech and Language Pathology.
  • Is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
  • Working knowledge of Medicare and other payor sources.
  • Current, active license as Speech Pathologist, and is able to practice unencumbered.
  • CPR Certification, as required for license renewal.
  • Experience in long term care preferred.
  • Able to work on multiple tasks at the same time.

What We Offer

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.
  • Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.
  • 401(k) retirement savings.
  • Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Paid orientation and training programs.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist provides and directs all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation, treatment planning, and goal setting. They also serve as a patient advocate, participate in quality assurance activities, and provide educational training to staff and families.

Key Skills

Speech-language pathologyPatient evaluationRehabilitation advocacyInterdisciplinary collaborationMedicare knowledge

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with $5,000 Sign-on Bonus! at Links Healthcare a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,936 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 60% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 10% in speech language pathologyranked against 6,936 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$114k–$135kSpeech-Language Pathology median $130k (middle half $119k–$140k)35 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$113k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in California599 active6,937 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 60% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-onCalifornia speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment645 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,626 in the last 30 days1,391 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+2.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,936 Speech Language Pathology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 16 employers
6
<$100k
4
$100k-125k
6
$125k-150k
6
$150k-175k
2
$175k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
79% this job
CME allowance
68%
Loan repayment
42%
Sign-on bonus
32% this job
Relocation assistance
26% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$142k-$199k
#2

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$80-$90/hr
#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,936 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Links Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans
Life and AD&D insurance
401(k) retirement savings
Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Paid orientation and training programs
$5,000 sign-on and relocation bonus

Living in Woodland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$512k
Typical market rent
$2,287/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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