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Stepping Stones Therapy
Newport Beach, California

Part Time Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech-Language PathologistNo weekendsPart-Time

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Job Description

Part Time Speech and Language Pathologist Position

Stepping Stones Therapy, Inc. is seeking a passionate, energetic, and dedicated Part-Time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our growing multidisciplinary pediatric therapy team.

This position is ideal for an SLP looking for a consistent afternoon schedule, supplemental income, or an opportunity to maintain a healthy work-life balance while making a meaningful difference in children's lives.

Our practice provides a supportive, collaborative environment where clinicians can focus on delivering high-quality, individualized therapy to children with diverse communication needs.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individualized speech and language therapy to pediatric clients with a variety of communication disorders.

  • Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each child's needs.
  • Address articulation, phonology, receptive and expressive language, social communication, and other areas of speech-language development.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including SOAP notes and progress reports.
  • Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and other professionals to support treatment goals.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration with occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other speech-language professionals.
  • Provide parent education, home programming, and strategies to promote carryover of skills.
  • Maintain compliance with professional, ethical, and clinical standards.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders.
  • Current California Speech-Language Pathologist license or eligibility for licensure.
  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred.
  • Experience working with pediatric populations preferred.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 3:30 PM–6:30 PM

  • Consistent 12-hour weekly schedule.
  • No required weekend hours.
  • Opportunity for additional hours based on clinic needs and clinician availability.
  • Primarily direct pediatric therapy services.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive hourly compensation based on experience and qualifications.
  • Consistent afternoon caseload.
  • Supportive clinical leadership and mentorship.
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary team.
  • Access to therapy materials, assessment tools, and clinical resources.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  • Potential for increased hours as opportunities become available.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Receptive languageTreatment planningClinical documentationCommunication skills

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 46% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

47 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution40 jobs · 34 employers

13
<$105k
9
$105k-125k
6
$125k-145k
11
$145k-165k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 34 employers

401k / retirement match
79%
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
13%
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 4.2
Better work-life than 60% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,765 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Newport Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$3.13M
Typical market rent
$4,375/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
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 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Stepping Stones Therapy

NEWPORT BEACH, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Consistent afternoon caseload
Supportive clinical leadership and mentorship
Collaborative multidisciplinary team
Access to therapy materials, assessment tools, and clinical resources
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
No required weekend hours