Speech Language Pathologist II
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California
2 open- $52.36–$79.85/hr
Santa Barbara, CA (opens on this page)
Day · Posted 3w ago
- $52.36–$79.85/hr
Santa Barbara, CA (opens on this page)
Day · Posted 3w ago
How this pay compares
This posting states $52.36–$79.85 an hour. Open speech-language pathologist jobs in California post a median of $62.50 an hour, the middle half $58.59–$70, across 258 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Speech-language pathologists employed in California earn a median of $57.20 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Speech-language pathologists in California: pay by town and employer
Licensed in another state?
California is not issuing ASLP-IC privileges, so a speech-language pathologist or audiologist licensed in another state needs a California license for this job. (ASLP-IC Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a California license, apply to the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board for a license by endorsement ($150, by its own page): what California asks. Every state's ASLP-IC status.
What California requires of a speech-language pathologist
Speech-Language Pathologist license, from the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board.
- An applicant licensed in another state uses the Licensed in Another State application package (an applicant who also holds a current ASHA CCC uses the Equivalent Qualifications package); full licensure requires fingerprinting, a master's degree, 300 hours of supervised clinical practicum, 36 weeks of full-time supervised professional experience and a Praxis score of at least 162 reported by ETS.
- Staying active: Licenses renew every two years on the last day of the birth month, with 24 hours of continuing professional development per renewal period (12 hours at the first renewal).
Speech-language pathologist jobs and requirements in California · Every state's rule
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About the job
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Speech Language Pathologist II for their Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Services Department. This role involves assessing and treating speech sound disorders, articulation, and fluency challenges in verbal and nonverbal children with a variety of diagnoses and communication needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
Education
- Minimum: Graduation from an accredited school of Speech Language Pathology (Master’s Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree with equivalent experience).
Certifications, License, Registrations
- Minimum: California Speech-Language Pathologist or license applicant for the state of California (currently holds out-of-state license)
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)
- California Children's Services (CCS) Provider: CCS paneling application submitted within 6 months of employment or within 6 months of meeting minimum requirements to apply.
- Preferred: Class C California Driver License
Technical Requirements
- Minimum: Knowledge of speech therapy techniques and modalities.
- Basic computer skills for chart review and documentation in electronic medical record.
Years of Related Work Experience
- Minimum: 6 months of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist.
Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.
*Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health’s annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards .
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From Cottage Health's job posting for Santa Barbara, CA, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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