Speech Therapist Jobs in California
Speech Therapist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand in school districts, children's hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and home health agencies at every level from clinical fellows just completing their CFY through senior lead clinicians. The largest concentrations of openings are in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego, where established employers like Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and the Los Angeles Unified School District consistently recruit speech therapists. The most in-demand specialties across the state are pediatric language disorders, dysphagia, and augmentative and alternative communication. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist for a skilled nursing facility, requiring at least 1 year of experience and a day shift schedule.
Details
- Post-acute skilled nursing facility setting
- Day shift schedule
- 13-week assignment length
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist
- California SLP license required upon acceptance
- License required if applicable
Additional Information
- Provide speech-language pathology services to post-acute patients
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist for a skilled nursing facility, requiring at least 1 year of experience and a day shift schedule.
Details
- Post-acute skilled nursing facility setting
- Day shift schedule
- 13-week assignment length
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist
- California SLP license required upon acceptance
- License required if applicable
Additional Information
- Provide speech-language pathology services to post-acute patients
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Speech Therapist Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Kaiser Permanente36
- FeldCare Connects22
- Guardian Angel Home Care7G
- American Traveler6
- Mission Healthcare5
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in speech therapist jobs across California.
- Valid California speech-language pathology license issued by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board
- Master's degree in speech-language pathology or communication disorders from an accredited program
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA or active Clinical Fellowship Year enrollment
- Experience conducting standardized assessments and developing individualized treatment plans for pediatric or adult populations
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic, Cerner, or equivalent platforms used in California clinical settings
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams and family education
Speech Therapist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a speech therapist in California?
To become a speech therapist in California, you must earn a master's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited program, complete a supervised Clinical Fellowship Year, and pass the Praxis examination in Speech-Language Pathology. You then apply for licensure through the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board. California requires this state license before you can practice independently in any clinical, school, or healthcare setting.
How much do speech therapists make in California?
Speech therapists in California earn a median of about $118,970 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,750 for the lowest 10% to over $160,900 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire speech therapists in California?
Employers hiring speech therapists in California right now include Kaiser Permanente, FeldCare Connects, and Guardian Angel Home Care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's mix of large integrated health systems, county school districts, and pediatric specialty hospitals means openings appear across a wide range of settings and patient populations statewide.
Which California cities have the most speech therapist jobs?
San Jose, Sacramento, and Los Angeles have the most speech therapist openings in California right now. Los Angeles leads because of its scale, with major hospital networks, one of the country's largest unified school districts, and a dense outpatient therapy market, while the Bay Area and San Diego draw consistent demand from children's hospitals, research medical centers, and well-funded school systems.
Are there remote speech therapist jobs in California?
Yes, but they're less common than in many other fields because much of the work requires in-person assessment, hands-on treatment, and direct patient contact. About 32% of speech therapist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in teletherapy for school-age children, adult fluency coaching, and early intervention services where California-licensed telepractice is permitted.
How can I get hired as a speech therapist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing your Clinical Fellowship Year with a California employer who hires new graduates directly into supervised CFY roles, which large school districts such as Los Angeles Unified and hospital systems like Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health do on a regular basis. Targeting positions listed as clinical fellow, speech-language pathology fellow, or CFY clinician is the clearest door in. Candidates who hold their California state license application in progress alongside a strong CFY placement record, ASHA student membership, and a documented caseload from graduate externships stand out in a competitive applicant pool.
Where can I find and apply to speech therapist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to speech therapist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across hospital systems, school districts, outpatient clinics, and home health agencies. Find the roles that fit your specialty and experience level and apply directly.
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