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Speech Language Therapist (SLP)

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$55/hr

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Job Description

Step into the role of Speech-Language Therapist at The Springs Post-Acute and help make a difference in a compassionate, positive environment!

Why Choose The Springs Post-Acute?

The Springs Post-Acute is a 99-bed Skilled Nursing Facility with a Post-Acute Rehabilitation setting. Our exceptional care ranges from Wound Care to Occupational, Speech and Physical Therapy. Our leadership is very supportive with a welcoming environment.

We offer more than just a job—we provide a supportive environment where you can grow both professionally and personally. We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits, while fostering a culture of teamwork, respect, and continuous learning. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and want to be part of a caring, dynamic team, we’d love for you to join us!

About the Position

As an Speech Therapist you will assess, diagnose, and treat individuals with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to improving the quality of life for patients, using evidence-based therapy techniques and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough evaluations of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments and specific needs.
  • Provide direct therapy services to patients in one-on-one or group settings.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • Educate patients and their families about speech, language, and swallowing disorders, as well as treatment plans.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
  • Advocate for the speech and language needs of patients within the healthcare team and community.
  • Stay current with best practices and developments in speech therapy through continuing education and professional development.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
  • Current and valid licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in California.
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of healthcare professionals.
  • Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

  • Paid sick leave
  • PTO
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k)
  • Healthcare insurance
  • Life insurance

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.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Language therapySwallowing disorder treatmentPatient evaluationTreatment planningMultidisciplinary collaborationPatient educationCognitive-communication therapyOrganizational skills

Mental Health Therapy — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In California, the Speech-Language Pathologist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (528 salary observations; 1,781 listings), vs ~$98k nationally (4,117 salary observations; 23,281 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Speech-Language Pathologist market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$104k–$114kSpeech-Language Pathologist median $125k (middle half $110k–$135k)34 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$117k median in California$98k nationally (+19%)528 state / 4,117 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$99k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in California5 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All speech-language pathologist listings in California623 active7,551 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 57% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment623 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,476 in the last 30 days1,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathologist pay trend (all specialties)+4.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. California figures use all speech-language pathologists: too few California Mental Health Therapy postings state pay.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 16 employers
5
<$105k
5
$105k-125k
9
$125k-145k
4
$145k-165k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
80% this job
CME allowance
65%
Loan repayment
45%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Relocation assistance
20%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

Kalesta Healthcare Group · Sacramento, California

$72-$80/hr
#2

Pediatric Outpatient Speech Pathologist

MultiCare Health System · Federal Way, Washington

$49.36-$78.25/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

$65-$75/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

$65-$75/hr
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech-Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,549 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Benefits & Perks

Paid sick leave
PTO
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Healthcare insurance
Life insurance
Flexible schedules

Living in Norwalk

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$760k
Typical market rent
$2,662/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
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 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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