Speech language Pathologist II
Listed compensation
$61.91-$86.67/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Davies
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
Typical Experience
2 years recent relevant experience.
Certification & Licensure
SP-Licensed Speech Pathologist.
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider.
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.
Job Shift
Days
Schedule: Per Diem/Casual
Shift Hours
8
Days of the Week
Variable
Weekend Requirements
Every other Weekend
Benefits
No
Unions
No
Position Status: Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
0
Employee Status
Per Diem/Casual
- Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
- Pay Range is $61.91 to $86.67 / hour
The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location.
Candidate starting salaries consider 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 care for patients with cognitive, speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Assists with clinical supervision of assistants and aides while serving as a clinical instructor for students.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree from an accredited speech pathology program and at least 2 years of recent relevant experience. Must hold a valid Speech Pathologist license and BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 43% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in speech language pathology | ranked against 6,936 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $129k–$180k | Speech-Language Pathology median $100k (middle half $91k–$114k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$140k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in California | 599 active | 6,936 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 43% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California 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 listings | 2,504 in the last 30 days | 1,378 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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40 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
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Benefits & Perks
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