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Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Speech-Language Pathologist, Long Term Care - Sioux Falls Luther Manor - PT Days

Speech-Language Pathologist Above average in Speech Language PathologyNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$32.5-$52/hr

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Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Job Description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Compensation

Salary Range: $32.50 - $52

Union Position

  • No
  • Department Details
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Direct access to your earnings daily
  • Fun, Family Oriented Work Environment
  • Generous Shift Differentials
  • Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account

Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan

Summary

Administers speech and language evaluations, tests or examinations to diagnose and plan treatments for clients/patients/residents with various speech problems and swallowing disorders. Assesses clients/patients/residents with various speech, language, cognitive or swallowing problems and develops individualized treatment plans based on clinical diagnoses.

Job Description

Provides speech and language services to clients/patients/residents; monitors disease progression and adjusts treatments accordingly.

Instructs clients/patients/residents in practicing speech and language therapeutic exercises; provides consultation for clients/patients/residents working through speech and language treatment processes. Ensures all speech and language related standards, policies, protocols and quality requirements are met.

May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders. Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements. Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents.

Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization. Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health.

Will be interacting with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to: providers, case managers, third party payers, public organizations, etc. May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide client/patient/resident care, treatment, or other services.

Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership. Performs other related duties as requested by manager.

Based on assigned area, work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care and home health care environments when applicable.

Qualifications

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.

Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Speech-Language Pathologist.

When working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred by GSS Facilities): Holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) or currently working on Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY). When applicable, may require valid driver's license.

Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist administers evaluations and develops individualized treatment plans for patients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders. They also monitor disease progression, adjust treatments, and provide education to patients and their families.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Speech-language pathologyPatient evaluationTreatment planningSwallowing disorder managementClinical documentationRegulatory compliancePatient educationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 45% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$88k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Visa sponsorship
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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Speech Language Pathology

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Living in Sioux Falls

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$304k
Typical market rent
$1,302/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
None
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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About Sanford Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sioux Falls, SD
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Direct access to your earnings daily
Fun, Family Oriented Work Environment
Generous Shift Differentials
Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan