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Woodland, California

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

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

Listed compensation

$114,400 - $135,200

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

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.

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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 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,381 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, 83% have no call, 93% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% 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).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs · 8 employers

3
<$100k
1
$100k
4
$115k-130k
2
$130k-145k
1
$199k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution11 jobs · 8 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Laryngology/Oncologic Speech Language Pathologist

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$142k-$199k
#2

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Napa/VacavillePer Diem

CVHCare · Vallejo, California

Up to $140,000
#3

Speech and Language Pathologist

$95k-$130k
#4

Speech Language Pathologist

$81k-$125k
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Speech Language Pathology

Living in Woodland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$515k
Typical market rent
$2,329/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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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