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Speech Language Pathologist | Sierra Vista, AZ | Up to $114K + Sign-On

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$94k-$114k

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Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist | Sierra Vista, AZ | Up to $114K + Sign-On

Hospital-Based | Speech, Language & Swallowing | Sierra Vista, Arizona

  • Kerry Martin, MSN, RN
  • Senior Recruiter | Heartline Staffing
  • Call or Text: 608-216-2928
  • Email: kerry@heartlinestaffing.com

Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Kerry directly at 608-216-2928.

Heartline Staffing is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist in Sierra Vista, Arizona.

Position Overview

  • Evaluate and treat individuals with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders
  • Support patient recovery and improved communication through individualized treatment
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams on care coordination
  • Join an accredited acute care hospital serving southeastern Arizona

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

  • Salary range of $93,600 – $114,400
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Hospital recognized nationally for patient safety and quality
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Retirement plan and paid time off

Schedule & Practice Model

  • In-person, hospital-based role
  • Speech, language, voice, and swallowing caseload
  • Collaborative, interdisciplinary care team
  • Schedule details shared during your recruiter conversation

Clinical Responsibilities

  • Assess speech, language, and swallowing abilities
  • Develop and implement treatment plans based on patient needs
  • Educate patients and families on therapy goals
  • Document evaluations, treatments, and patient progress accurately
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams on care coordination
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $93,600 – $114,400
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a program accredited by the Education Standards Board or meeting ASHA certification requirements REQUIRED
  • Meet the education and experience requirements for ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) REQUIRED
  • Current, unrestricted Arizona Speech-Language Pathologist license REQUIRED
  • CPR certification REQUIRED
  • Strong communication skills and clinical judgment
  • Acute care or rehabilitation experience preferred

Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many professionals prefer a brief, confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Kerry directly at 608-216-2928.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate care and document patient progress.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Speech therapyLanguage therapySwallowing disorder treatmentVoice therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningClinical documentationPatient education

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Purple Cow Recruiting holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 249 active listings.

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 65% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$94k–$114kSpeech-Language Pathology median $102k (middle half $86k–$118k)172 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$103k in purchasing powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Arizona146 active6,867 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 65% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusArizona Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 2% offer loan repayment163 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,493 in the last 30 days1,310 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Purple Cow Recruitingsilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index249 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 16 employers
5
<$100k
3
$100k-125k
9
$125k-150k
5
$150k-175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
74% this job
CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
42% this job
Loan repayment
32%
Relocation assistance
26%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Enspire Consulting Group · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$70-$80/hr
#2

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

Kalesta Healthcare Group · Sacramento, California

$72-$80/hr
#3

Pediatric Outpatient Speech Pathologist

$49.36-$78.25/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

$65-$75/hr
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,775 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off

Living in Sierra Vista

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$283k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,287/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.2
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.