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Rehab Speech Pathologist
The University Of California
Location : San Francisco, CA, 94102
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : $60.23 - $81.30
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
Rehab Speech Pathologist (Pediatrics)
Rehabilitative Services - Inpatient
Job Summary
The Senior Staff Speech Language Pathologist, the Speech Language Pathologist III, reports to the Clinical Supervisor, Speech Language Pathology and provides both direct and indirect patient care services. The Senior Speech Language Pathologist III works primarily with pediatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, although adolescent and adult patients may also be treated. The Senior Speech Language Pathologist III demonstrates a solid knowledge base within a wide range of diagnoses including general medicine, orthopedics, neurology, and cardiopulmonary in the adult and/or pediatric setting. Under general supervision and within a specific therapy discipline, the Senior Speech Language Pathologist III independently performs complex patient evaluations and therapeutic interventions; serves as a mentor to staff and consultant to other medical professionals in patient evaluations, therapeutic intervention planning or therapeutic intervention requiring discipline specific skills. The Senior Speech Language Pathologist, III makes recommendations in patient care procedures, protocols or programs related to the discipline specific areas, and instructs therapists and other medical professionals in the theory, application and/or performance of discipline specific skills. While performing job duties, the Senior Speech Language Pathologist III may also supervise support personnel as allowed by discipline specific State Practice Acts including Rehabilitation Aides as well as SLP students as well SLP Clinical Fellows. The Senior Speech Language Pathologist III actively participates in departmental and organizational programs, including performance improvement activities, clinical education programs, and in-services and staff development activities.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Compensation range is: $60.23 - $81.30 (Hourly rate)
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Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.
For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.
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Required Qualifications
• Minimum of 2 years of general patient care experience with a minimum of 1 year in an acute care setting, within the past 5 years.
• Minimum of 40 hours of professional development activities, 50% of which are continuing education units (CEUs) or relevant academic coursework. The remainder can include mentoring, Grand Rounds, independent reading, etc.
• Prior experience as a clinical preceptor and prior experience teaching to a wide variety of audiences.
• Demonstrates ability to consistently meet clinical caseload requirements of a staff level therapist.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to recognize signs of distress.
• CPR certification from AHA.
• Basic computer skills in word processing and on line communication.
• Proven ability to mentor professional behaviors including interpersonal, time management, problem solving and self-initiation skills.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
Preferred Qualifications
- PEDS and acute hospital care experience
- Experience withPediatric Modified Barium Swallow Studies, Pediatric dysphagia, and NICU
- Prior professional clinical experience in an academic medical center environment.
- Prior experience working with an interdisciplinary health provider team.
- Possession of a Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited professional educational program.
License/Certification
- Licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist by the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board of California
- CPR certification from AHA.
About UCSF
At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.
Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available atdiversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Job Code and Payroll Title
004264 SPEECH PATHOLOGIST 3 HX
Job Category
Allied Health, Rehabilitation Services
Bargaining Unit
University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)
Location
San Francisco, CA
Additional Shift Details
Must also be available to work one weekend a month
Freqently Asked Questions
Rehab Speech Pathologists in San Francisco tailor treatments by considering varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds of pediatric patients. This involves customizing communication strategies and therapeutic interventions to effectively meet individual needs, ensuring culturally competent care within a dynamic urban healthcare setting.
Beyond California's SLP licensure, certifications like CPR from the American Heart Association and specialized training in pediatric dysphagia or NICU care significantly boost a Rehab Speech Pathologist’s credentials, aligning with acute care demands and improving patient outcomes in California hospitals.
Professionals can progress from senior staff roles to leadership positions such as clinical supervisors or program directors. Opportunities also include mentoring, contributing to research, and developing specialized therapy programs, especially within academic medical centers like UCSF that emphasize innovation and education.
UCSF encourages ongoing learning through structured clinical education programs, in-services, and performance improvement activities. They require a minimum of 40 hours of professional development annually, including CEUs and mentoring, fostering expertise growth in rehabilitative speech therapy.
Employees gain access to competitive hourly wages ranging from $60.23 to $81.30, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and a rich environment for professional growth. The University emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing a supportive workplace culture tailored to healthcare professionals.
San Francisco boasts a robust demand due to its dense population and advanced healthcare infrastructure, often offering higher compensation than less urban areas. However, competition is also fierce, driven by numerous academic and medical institutions seeking specialized pediatric rehab professionals.
Salary for this role typically ranges from $60.23 to $81.30 per hour, reflecting both the high cost of living in San Francisco and the specialized pediatric rehab expertise required. Compensation packages often include benefits and consider prior experience and current salary benchmarks.
At UCSF, Rehab Speech Pathologists engage in interdisciplinary collaboration within a leading academic medical environment, with responsibilities extending to mentoring and clinical education. This contrasts with private clinics where the focus might be narrower, often centered primarily on direct therapy delivery.
Professionals navigate complex cases involving diverse diagnoses such as neurology and cardiopulmonary conditions. Balancing direct patient care with mentoring duties and adapting to multiple UCSF locations requires flexibility and advanced clinical skills, particularly within fast-paced inpatient settings.
Holding California’s Speech-Language Pathology license along with CPR certification from the American Heart Association is essential. Additional credentials in pediatric swallowing disorders or acute care therapy can distinguish candidates, given San Francisco’s competitive healthcare market and regulatory standards.
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