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KVC Health Systems
Columbia, Missouri

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistContract

Listed compensation

$65k-$81k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

  • KVC Academy Columbia - Vandiver Campus
  • Location: Columbia, MO (On-site)
  • Pay: $65,000-$81,000 annually
  • Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We’re seeking dedicated professional to join our team on a contract basis. In this role, you will provide essential speech and language therapy services to children and teens with diverse needs, working within the special education environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assess, diagnose, and provide targeted therapy to children and teenagers with communication and language disorders.
  • Collaborate with educators, parents, and a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement customized therapy plans.
  • Conduct therapy sessions that are tailored to the unique goals and requirements of each child or teen.
  • Monitor and document client progress and make adjustments to therapy plans as needed.

Education & Licensure

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

State licensure and ASHA certification (CCC-SLP).

Preferred Experience

  • Passion for working with children and teenagers in special education.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to help children and teens achieve their communication goals.
  • Ability to create and manage a flexible schedule to meet your work-life balance preferences.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off

Enjoy a generous amount of leave to support your work-life balance.

  • Paid Parental Leave

Receive financial support during parental leave to help you spend quality time with your new family member.

  • Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Comprehensive insurance coverage to keep you and your family healthy and protected.

  • 403(b) with Company Match

Retirement savings plan with company contributions to help you plan for your future.

  • Tuition Reimbursement

Financial assistance for continuing education and professional development.

  • Professional Licensure and Certification Reimbursement

Support for obtaining and renewing professional licenses and certifications.

  • Employee Assistance Program

Confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and resources.

  • Wellness Benefits

Access to health screenings and mental health support to promote overall well-being.

Why KVC?

KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).

At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with an 86 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Additionally, state licensure and ASHA certification (CCC-SLP) are required for this role.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Speech TherapyAssessmentDiagnosisCommunication DisordersMultidisciplinary CollaborationTreatment PlanningDocumentation

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 50% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$80k in purchasing powerMissouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Missouri175 active6,936 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 50% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMissouri speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 12% offer loan repayment182 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,504 in the last 30 days1,378 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 15 employers
6
<$95k
2
$95k-115k
3
$115k-135k
10
$135k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
35%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$72 per hour
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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,936 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About KVC Health Systems

Individual and Family Services
Olathe, KS
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
403(b) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Licensure and Certification Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Benefits

Living in Columbia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$287k≈ 4.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,464/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Columbia, MO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.