Speech Therapist, Per Diem

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Regions has an on calling opening available in our Inpatient Rehab department.

In this position you will provide direct patient care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. This position uses a variety of speech therapy techniques to restore individuals to maximum functional ability, independence, participation, and freedom from pain. Performs related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 2 weekend shifts per month

1 holiday per year

Ability to pick up additional weekday or weekend shifts as volume demands.

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology.
  • Licensed/registered/certified with applicable governing Speech Language Pathology board(s) and Minnesota Department of Health.
  • CPR Certification (Basic Life Support).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in similar setting/diagnoses
  • Advanced certification and/or licensure to support position.

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct speech therapy care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations in an inpatient rehab setting. Utilize various techniques to restore patients to maximum functional ability, independence, and freedom from pain.

Requirements

Requires a Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology and valid licensure from the Minnesota Department of Health. CPR/BLS certification is mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

RehabilitationClinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningFunctional Ability Restoration

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 36% have no call, 68% 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 Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 31 employers

12
<$95k
7
$95k-115k
4
$115k-135k
5
$135k-155k
7
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 31 employers

401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
58%
Loan repayment
16%
Sign-on bonus
11%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in St. Paul

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$299k
Typical market rent
$1,488/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

CV

About Capitol View Transitional Care Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Saint Paul, Minnesota
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits
Work-life balance support