No salary listed — similar Speech Language Pathologist roles pay ~$122k (median of 87 jobs)

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

Speech Pathologist I

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time
Posted 1mo ago

About the Role

Speech Pathologist I at University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA. Diagnose and treat communication disorders.

Join University of Iowa as a Speech Pathologist I – University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY: Diagnose and provide clinical services for patients who may or do have a communication disorder. CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF Eligible

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.

Apply to join University of Iowa as a Speech Pathologist I – University of Iowa.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose and provide clinical services for patients with communication and swallowing disorders. Coordinate care with other professionals and supervise graduate students and support staff.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and CCC-SLP certification. Must have 6 months to 1 year of experience in a medical setting, specifically with videofluoroscopic swallow studies and neurogenic disorders.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Diagnostic ProceduresHabilitative ProgramsRehabilitative ProgramsPatient CounselingClinical SupervisionVideofluoroscopic Swallow StudiesOropharyngeal Motility StudiesNeurogenic Communication DisordersSwallowing DisordersElectronic Medical RecordsModified Barium Swallow Impairment ProfileTracheostomy ManagementMechanical VentilationAugmentative and Alternative CommunicationFiberoptic Endoscopic Assessment

Speech-Language Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In Iowa, Speech-Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$102k across 62 listings, vs ~$99k nationally (6,611 listings).

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Iowa's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100) — Iowa ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Speech Language Pathologist roles.

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CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Visa sponsorship
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