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Ascend Rehab Services
Oakland, California

Early Intervention Speech Language Pathology Assistant (Open to PT or FT)

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$72.8K - $104K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) – Full-Time or Part-Time

Location: Oakland, CA, and surrounding areas

Ascend seeks a California-licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to provide home-based early intervention services for children ages 0–3 in Oakland, and nearby communities.

Who We're Looking For

An Enthusiastic and Compassionate SLPA With

  • A valid California SLPA license and a Bachelor's Degree in a related field
  • Experience working with children with special needs, especially in the birth-to-three population (preferred)
  • Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills

Why Join Ascend?

We’re a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional care. Our therapists work in various settings, including Early Intervention, Clinic, and Schools.

We empower our therapists with flexibility, support, and professional growth.

Perks & Benefits Include

Competitive hourly pay: $35–$50/hour

Flexible schedule: Set your hours! Afterschool and weekend shifts available.

Robust Benefits Package, Including

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Paid CEUs (in-house and reimbursement)
  • Paid licensing and credentialing fees (new and renewals)
  • Professional liability insurance
  • Wellness incentives
  • Laptop, iPad, laminator, and gift card for materials
  • Career advancement and leadership pathways
  • Employee recognition and referral bonuses

Job Details

  • Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
  • Expected Hours: 15–40 hours per week
  • Schedule: Flexible
  • Setting: In-person, in-home early intervention

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field and California SLPA license (Required)
  • Ability to reliably commute or relocate to Oakland, CA, before starting work
  • Prior experience in early intervention is a plus

Key Responsibilities

Provide home-based early intervention speech-language pathology services for children ages 0-3. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional care in Oakland and surrounding communities.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Pediatric careOrganizational skillsSpecial needs support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Early Intervention Speech Language Pathology Assistant (Open to PT or FT) at Ascend Rehab Services a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 37 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 41% are remote, 16% have no call, 35% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% 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)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top PTA Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs · 11 employers

5
<$80k
9
$80k-90k
3
$90k-100k
1
$101k
1
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
67%
CME allowance
52% this job
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
24%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist & PTA

MGA Homecare · Richardson, Texas

up to $150,000
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Infinity Rehab · Oakland, California

$40-$48.76/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$40-$48/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (Inpatient) - Acute Rehab Therapies (Full-Time, Days)

$34.02-$45.93/hr
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Oakland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$853k
Typical market rent
$2,735/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
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.

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

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About Ascend Rehab Services

Medical Practices
Union City, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Paid CEUs (in-house and reimbursement)
Paid licensing and credentialing fees
Professional liability insurance
Wellness incentives
Laptop, iPad, laminator, and gift card for materials