Speech Language Pathologist
Listed compensation
$34-$59/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
A healthcare facility near Springfield, Missouri, is looking to add a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to its growing team!
Compensation: $34–$59/hour + $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!
Speech Language Pathologist Position
- Permanent, full-time, direct-hire opportunity
- Monday–Friday schedule with two shift options: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
- $5,000 sign-on bonus, or choose to forgo the bonus in exchange for $20,000 in student loan forgiveness
- Relocation assistance available
- Comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and additional perks
Speech Language Pathologist Responsibilities
- Provide care to approximately 8–10 patients per day
- Evaluate patients with speech, language, and communication disorders
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient's needs
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Speech Language Pathologist Requirements
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
- Current Missouri Speech-Language Pathologist license
- Required national certification and applicable state credentials
- Previous experience is a plus, but new graduates are welcome to apply!
The Location
- A friendly, close-knit atmosphere with a slower pace of life
- An affordable cost of living and budget-friendly housing options
- Easy access to the beautiful Ozarks, with opportunities for hiking, fishing, camping, and other outdoor adventures
- Quality schools and a variety of community activities and organizations
Key Responsibilities
The Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate patients with communication disorders and develop individualized treatment plans. They are responsible for providing care to approximately 8-10 patients daily and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program and possess a current Missouri license. National certification and applicable state credentials are required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist at Ironside Human Resources a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,994 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Ironside Human Resources holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 170 active listings.
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 55% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · top 25% in speech language pathology | ranked against 6,994 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $71k–$123k | Speech-Language Pathology median $99k (middle half $94k–$107k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$107k in purchasing power | Missouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Missouri | 176 active | 7,006 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 13% remote · 55% no call · 38% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k sign-on · $20k loan repayment | Missouri Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 11% offer loan repayment183 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,455 in the last 30 days | 1,439 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Ironside Human Resources | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index170 active listings |
Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs
21 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
21 jobs · 15 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
18 jobs · 15 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Speech Language Pathologist, SLP
Kalesta Healthcare Group · Sacramento, California
Pediatric Outpatient Speech Pathologist
MultiCare Health System · Federal Way, Washington
Speech Language Pathologist, SLP
$65-$75/hrSpeech Language Pathologist, SLP
$65-$75/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,994 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Springfield
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $235k
- Typical market rent
- $1,192/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 18 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 88.6
- State income tax
- Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Springfield, MO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.