Salary : $123,202.56 - $149,065.28 Annually
Location : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-R1L-B
Department: Santa Clara Valley Health Care - Valley Medical Center
Opening Date: 07/10/2026
Closing Date: 7/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 01

Description

The Speech-Language Pathologist I, under supervision, evaluates the therapy needs and designs appropriate treatment plans and goals to meet the needs the needs of patients based on their service area. The Speech-Language Pathologist I perform relatively routine patient care for all age groups served. All services are provided in an inpatient and outpatient hospital setting.

Typical Tasks

Patient Care

• Performs relatively routine patient care with fundamental skills in clinical reasoning and problem solving;
  
• Completes adequate intake of the patient's history, current medical diagnosis patient's prior level of functioning, and patient's goals;
  
• Completes effective differential diagnosis of speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disabilities;
  
• Interprets diagnostic findings of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disabilities;
  
• Explains remediation procedures to other professionals and non-professional staff;
  
• Determines patient's general prognosis and patient's anticipated length of stay on a particular service;
  
• Develops appropriate treatment plans that include specific treatment methods, duration and frequency of treatment, and goals;
  
• Alleviates impairment and functional limitation by designing, implementing and modifying therapeutic interventions appropriate to patient's diagnosis, impairments and prognosis;
  
• Adapts treatment plans based on continuous assessment, progress made and patient goals;
  
• Maintains communication with supervisor regarding current caseload;
  
• Performs indirect patient care duties such as communication and coordination of care with the patient, family, caregivers, and other professionals, conference reporting, documentation, and charging according to procedures;
  
• Completes patient/family/caregiver education and training;
  
• Performs tasks listed above for an assigned caseload of patients.

Clinical Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides clinical guidance to speech-language therapy student interns.

Administrative Responsibilities

• May assist with orientation and training of new service personnel as needed;
  
• Prioritizes and schedules patient treatment as assigned;
  
• Assumes selected responsibilities of other staff during temporary absences;
  
• May assist in the day to day operations of assigned service.

Professional and Program Development

• Maintains appropriate amount of required continuing education units;
  
• Participates in internal and external professional and educational activities to enhance personal and professional growth;
  
• Participates in hospital research as appropriate;
  
• May assist with program development as assigned;
  
• Keeps current on new treatment techniques.

Employment Standards

A valid license, or eligibility for licensing, to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist from the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board of California AND a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; AND a minimum of nine months of required professional experience as a clinical fellow in Speech-Language Pathology. Must pass the next scheduled examination or be released from position.

Sufficient education, knowledge and experience to demonstrate the possession and application of the knowledge and abilities listed below.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, methods, theory and practices of Speech-Language Pathology;
  
• Pathologies and injuries which result in speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disabilities;
  
• Legal issues affecting the practice of Speech-Language pathology;
  
• Code of Ethics and performance standards as outlined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Ability to:

• Write clearly and concisely;
  
• Advocate for and represent Speech Pathology within the hospital and within the community;
  
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with patients, families and colleagues;
  
• Foster unity within the Therapy Services Department;
  
• Efficiently manage time and priorities;
  
• Demonstrate appropriate patient handling skills;
  
• Reach, grasp, manipulate and carry a variety of objects.

The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more

The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.

In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.

Retirement Benefits
The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.

Health Flexible Spending Account
The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.

Life and AD&D
The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.

Employee Wellness
The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.

Education Reimbursement
A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.

NOTE: Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.

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Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED for your application and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating process has begun. Please include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment and number of hours worked per week for questions asking about your experience. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Vague, incomplete or non-responsive answers could result in no or low scores in a competitive rating process. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid license, or eligibility for licensing, to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist from the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board of California?

• Yes
• No

03

If you marked 'yes', please list your license number and expiration date. If you do not have a license, please write "none."
04

Are you eligible for or do you possess a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association?

• Yes
• No

05

If you marked 'yes', please list your certification number and expiration date or your eligibility information. If you do not have a license, please write "none."
06

Do you possess a minimum of nine months of professional experience as a clinical fellow in Speech-Language Pathology?

• Yes
• No

07

Please indicate the area(s) of your licensed clinical experience. Select all that apply.

• Hospital setting
• Inpatient Rehab Facility
• Private Clinic
• School Based
• Skilled Nursing Facility
• Home Health

08

Please indicate the specialty areas in which you have licensed Speech Language Pathologist experience. Select all that apply. If none, mark N/A.

• Hospital Acute Care
• Hospital Critical Care
• Inpatient Facility Brain Injury/ Stroke Rehab
• Inpatient Facility Spinal Cord Rehab
• Inpatient Pediatrics - Hospital Setting
• Outpatient - Medical Setting
• Outpatient Pediatrics - Medical Setting
• N/A

09

Do you possess experience as a speech language Pathologist student or intern at the Santa Clara Hospital System?

• Yes
• No

10

Please identify the hospital or practice setting you are currently working. If none, please select n/a.

• Santa Clara Valley Healthcare
• El Camino
• Fremont
• Good Samaritan
• Kaiser
• San Francisco General
• Stanford
• VA Health Care System
• Washington
• Other - Skilled Nursing Facility
• Other - Private Health Care Practice
• Other
• N/A

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Please describe your experience in a Hospital Based setting as a Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and/or Clinical Fel