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Ada, Oklahoma

Speech Pathologist (SLP)-PRN

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

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Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)- PRN

Your Experience Matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

Mercy Hospital Ada, Oklahoma, is a 159-bed, acute-care facility serving Pontotoc County and the surrounding areas in south-central Oklahoma. Our hospital provides vital health care services to the Ada and surrounding communities

How You’ll Contribute

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders across diverse populations.

The SLP performs comprehensive assessments, develops individualized plans of care, and implements evidence-based interventions in collaboration with patients and their families. Ongoing progress is documented and communicated, with treatment plans adjusted as needed.

The SLP also provides education and counseling to support patient outcomes, assists with discharge planning, and supervises clinical fellows, students, and support personnel in accordance with professional standards.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage— tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

  • Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology Required
  • Licensed Speech Therapist; Current licensure with State Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days of hire

EEOC Statement

“Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. They develop individualized care plans, document progress, and provide education to patients and their families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology and possess a current state licensure. Additionally, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Speech therapyCommunication disordersPatient assessmentTreatment planningPatient counselingClinical supervisionDocumentation

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 46% have no call, 60% 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 Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Oklahoma 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 Distribution32 jobs · 28 employers

10
<$100k
7
$100k-120k
4
$120k-140k
10
$140k-160k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
61%
Loan repayment
14% this job
Sign-on bonus
11%
Relocation assistance
8%

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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.

Living in Ada

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$189k
Typical market rent
$1,071/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
Accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Paid family leave
Paid time off