Speech Pathologist II, Acute
Listed compensation
$58.71-$82.19/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento
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
Full Time
Shift Hours
8
Days of the Week
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements
Rotating Weekends
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
32
Employee Status
- Regular
- Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
- Pay Range is $58.71 to $82.19 / 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 certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Pathologist II, Acute at Sutter Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,240 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 83% have no call, 95% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$147k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $132k 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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