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Speech-Language Pathologist| UF Health Rehab for Kids - Magnolia Parke | Full-time | Days

Speech-Language PathologistNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

UF Health Shands Rehab Services is dedicated to providing excellent patient care to individuals throughout north central Florida.

Through comprehensive rehabilitation programs, we hope to create a safe and comfortable environment that empowers individuals to manage their care independently, return to a functional lifestyle and improve their quality of life.

We are dedicated to treating our patients with compassion, creativity, respect and confidentiality.

Our rehab centers accomplish this with close working relationships between our referring physicians, therapists, support staff, University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions and the University of Florida Athletics Program. Our therapists provide rehabilitation services and education to patients.

Our therapy staff is equipped to educate other health professionals and students about rehabilitation.

Pediatric Rehab is a comprehensive facility providing occupational, physical and speech therapy services for children from birth to age 21. Our staff is trained to serve all rehab needs for children.

We work with specialty physician clinics, community physicians, ancillary services (such as psychiatry, nutrition, etc.) and school systems to provide care for the children of our surrounding communities.

Our therapists collaborate in research that leads to improved care and quality of life for those living with pediatric conditions.

Responsibilities

In this role, the Speech Therapist provides therapy services and education to patients. In addition, will contribute to the education and professional development of other healthcare providers and students in the field of rehabilitation.

Schedule: FTE: 1.0

Shift Hours: 7:00am-6:00, TBD

Days of Week: Monday-Friday

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

  • Bachelors in a Rehab Therapy
  • No previous clinical experience necessary
  • Demonstrates knowledge and skill in a broad range of therapy services and settings
  • Demonstrates strong communication skills

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Licensed Speech Therapist in the state of Florida

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Pediatric RehabilitationPatient EducationClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in speech language pathologyranked against 6,902 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Florida445 active6,960 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 54% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 3% offer loan repayment469 active listings, Oct 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+6.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,902 Speech Language Pathology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs
10
<$105k
9
$105k-125k
6
$125k-145k
6
$145k-165k
2
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 33 employers
401k / retirement match
79%
CME allowance
38%
Loan repayment
26%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language PathologistContract

Thera Peds · Conifer, Colorado

$65-$80/hr
#2

Speech and Language PathologistContract

Enspire Consulting Group · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$70-$80/hr
#3

Speech Therapist, SLP, Fl

$65-$75/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

$65-$75/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,902 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Gainesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$292k
Typical market rent
$1,618/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Gainesville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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