Speech Therapist II Acute Per Diem
Listed compensation
$61.91-$86.67/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, benefits and time off.
Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
CPMC-California Pacific Med Center - Mission Bernal
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
One Weekend Shift a month
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 compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers 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 evaluation 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 assigned 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
In California, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (110 salary observations; 225 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (776 salary observations; 2,889 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 40% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.9% 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 ~$155k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $140k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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