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Sacramento, California

Speech Pathologist II, Acute

Speech-Language Pathologist Above average in Speech Language PathologyNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$58.71-$82.19/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
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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

Complex problem solvingCommunication skillsComputer proficiency

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).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs · 10 employers

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution11 jobs · 10 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

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Up to $140,000
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$72k-$138k
#3

Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist - School Based

$85k-$130k
#4

Speech and Language Pathologist

$95k-$130k
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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Speech Language Pathology

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Sacramento

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Typical market rent
$2,056/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
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.

BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Sutter Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package