Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) | Full-Time | Los Gatos, CA | $58 - $63/Hour

Lead the Clinical Vision. Elevate Every Resident's Voice. Work in the Heart of Silicon Valley.

Stonebrook Health and Rehabilitation and Woodland Healthcare Center are hiring a licensed Speech Language Pathologist to join a high-performing, mission-driven rehabilitation team in Los Gatos, California. If you are a clinician who wants full clinical autonomy, the authority to lead a skilled care team, and the opportunity to deliver measurable outcomes for residents who genuinely need your expertise, this is the role you have been looking for.

Two well-established Skilled Nursing facilities. A collaborative team invested in one another. Meaningful work in one of Northern California's most sought-after communities.

Our Mission: We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual's ability to thrive.

Why Clinicians Choose Stonebrook and Woodland:

Compensation and Financial Security

• Hourly pay range: $58.00 to $63.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

Health and Wellness Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance — the company covers the majority of Medical HMO premiums, with buy-up plan options available
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
• Identity theft protection and travel insurance coverage

Work-Life Quality

• Paid Time Off encompassing vacation, sick leave, and observed holidays (available to Full-Time employees)
• Flexible scheduling options considered for the right candidate
• BeneHub employee discount programs
• A Los Gatos location in the heart of the Silicon Valley foothills, one of the most desirable communities in all of Northern California

Culture and Career

• Collaborative, supportive therapy teams across two established facilities
• Clinical leadership across speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorder management
• Meaningful, measurable impact on resident outcomes and quality of life
• Schedule resilience and clinical variety that a single-site position cannot offer
• A stable, professionally managed environment aligned with federal, state, and local care standards

The Role

The Speech Language Pathologist is a licensed healthcare professional responsible for the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and implementation of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorder management programs. This position is classified as Non-Exempt and reports to the Director of Rehabilitation and the Facility Administrator.

Core responsibilities include:

• Conducting comprehensive speech-language and swallowing evaluations in accordance with physician orders and California standards of practice
• Assessing and diagnosing speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive-communication, and dysphagia disorders
• Developing, implementing, and modifying individualized plans of care with measurable, function-based goals consistent with benefit and reimbursement levels
• Providing skilled therapeutic interventions addressing communication, cognition, swallowing safety, and compensatory strategy development
• Performing clinical swallowing evaluations and providing dysphagia management within scope of practice and competency
• Monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment plans based on objective findings and clinical response
• Supporting and instructing patients and families in techniques and behavioral adaptations to promote better communication and swallowing outcomes
• Leading discharge planning and providing recommendations to support safe transitions of care and community reintegration
• Communicating evaluation findings, progress updates, and discharge outcomes to physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families while maintaining confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA

Physical requirements include the ability to assist with patient positioning during evaluations and treatment, performing oral mechanism examinations and swallowing assessments, prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and computer-based documentation. The ability to assist in resident evacuation during emergency situations is also required.

What You Bring

• Current, active, and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the State of California — required
• Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program — required
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA — required
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or willingness to obtain per facility policy)
• Ongoing compliance with continuing education requirements established by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board
• Experience in a skilled nursing, post-acute, hospital, or related medical setting — strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and lead by example
• Composure and professionalism in dynamic, fast-paced clinical environments
• Strong organizational skills, leadership ability, and capacity to make independent clinical decisions
• A team-first mindset and a genuine passion for skilled nursing and post-acute care

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

Stonebrook Health and Rehabilitation and Woodland Healthcare Center are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We are committed to workplaces free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or California law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If an accommodation is needed during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources or your facility Administrator.

Employment with Stonebrook Health and Rehabilitation and Woodland Healthcare Center is at-will. Duties, schedule, and work location may be adjusted based on facility needs or any other lawful reason.

Apply Today

Ready to bring your clinical expertise where it truly matters? Submit your application now. Our team reviews candidates promptly and will be in touch to schedule next steps.

Stonebrook Health and Rehabilitation and Woodland Healthcare Center are located in Los Gatos, California, proudly serving the greater Santa Clara County and Silicon Valley community.

At Stonebrook Health and Rehabilitation in Los Gatos, CA, we’ve reimagined skilled nursing and rehabilitation by putting people first, both residents and employees. Our nurses, therapists, and support staff are empowered to deliver individualized care plans, advanced therapies, and meaningful outcomes without feeling like just another number in a system. Serving families throughout Santa Clara County, we provide short-term rehabilitation and long-term care focused on faster recovery, stronger outcomes, and a truly supportive environment. For our team, that means working in a setting that values clinical excellence, collaboration, and respect. We prioritize manageable workflows, strong leadership support, and a culture where your voice matters. Whether you’re at the bedside, in therapy, or supporting operations, you’ll be part of a group that’s committed to doing things differently—and doing them right. Conveniently located near local hospitals, our community offers not only a great place for residents to heal, but a place where professionals can grow, feel appreciated, and build a career with purpose

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