Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health

Sutter Health·Santa Cruz, California

$55 - $74/hrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 28 days ago

Practice for this role

Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health · $55 - $74/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-4% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in Santa Cruz, California ($57.50/hr)

22 similar openings in the Santa Cruz area · median $57.50/hr

6 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)

$16.90/hr · p10p90 · $160/hr

this role: $55.10/hrmedian $57.50/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted allied health roles in Santa Cruz, California rates. This role sits in the 46th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 4% below the Santa Cruz, California median for allied health roles.

Provides assessment, treatment, and care for patients with cognitive, speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Assists with clinical supervision of assistants and serves as a clinical instructor for assigned students.

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization

SCAH-Sutter
Care at
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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.

DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE Department, SCAH

DL-Valid
Drivers
License
Department,
SCAH: AUTO-Automobile Insurance

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.
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Hours: 8
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Monday -
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Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in an accredited speech pathology program and at least 2 years of recent relevant experience. Must hold a valid Speech Pathologist license, BLS certification, a valid driver's license, and automobile insurance.

postgraduate degree
Teamwork
Interpersonal Skills
Customer Service
Time Management
Communication Skills
Patient Assessment
Regulatory Compliance
Collaboration
Computer Proficiency
Clinical Supervision
Critical Thinking
Conflict Resolution
Speech Pathology
Complex Problem Solving
Decisive Judgement

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $55 - $74/hr
Location: Santa Cruz, California
Posted: Aug 11, 2026
Application: Employer website

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