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Community Hospital
Grand Junction, Colorado

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), PRN

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$45.15-$64.5/hr

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Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist Position Highlights

  • Job Type: PRN
  • Location: Community Hospital
  • Application Deadline: May 31, 2026

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement individualized therapy plans based on assessment results.
  • Provide speech and language therapy services in one-on-one or group settings.
  • Collaborate with family members, caregivers, and other professionals to ensure comprehensive treatment.
  • Maintain detailed patient records and document progress.
  • Participate in team meetings and contribute to ongoing professional development.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
  • Current Colorado state licensure (or eligibility for licensure).
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Compassionate, patient-centered approach to therapy.

Compensation

  • $45.15 - $64.50 per hour, depending on education and experience.
  • Sign-on Bonus: $5,000
  • Discretionary bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increase, market adjustments, recognition bonuses, and other forms of discretionary compensation may be available.

Additional Information

  • Relocation: Must relocate to Grand Junction, CO 81505 before starting work.
  • Work Location: In-person/onsite

About Grand Junction, CO

Grand Junction offers a beautiful setting surrounded by outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, biking, and skiing in the winter months. The area boasts a welcoming community, excellent schools, and stunning natural landscapes, including the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa. It's the perfect place for individuals who enjoy a balanced lifestyle of both career and outdoor adventures.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume detailing their qualifications and interest in the position to Kyle Gardner at kgarder@gjhosp.org.

We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how you can make a positive impact on the lives of those in Grand Junction, CO!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual’s race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status.

Community Hospital does not discriminate against any “qualified applicant with a disability” as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Speech TherapyPatient AssessmentTherapy Plan DevelopmentPatient DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient-Centered Care

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 41 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 39% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs

10
<$120k
4
$120k-135k
6
$135k-150k
7
$150k-165k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
81%
CME allowance
69%
Relocation assistance
8% this job
Sign-on bonus
6% this job
Visa sponsorship
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist - CPMC Van Ness Campus

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$65.01-$91.01/hr
#2

Speech Therapist PRNPer Diem

Cassia · Montrose, Colorado

$75/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) On-Call

$65-$70/hr
#4

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

$68.00 per hour
+ 38 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 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Grand Junction

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$412k
Typical market rent
$1,759/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Grand Junction, CO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Community Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Grand Junction, CO
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on Bonus: $5,000
Discretionary bonuses
Relocation expenses
Merit increase
Market adjustments
Recognition bonuses