Pays $34-$46.5/hr — Speech Language Pathologist market median is ~$151k (184 jobs)
About the Role
PRN acute care speech therapy. Day shift. Sioux Falls, SD.
Join Sanford Health as a Speech Therapist – Acute Care, PRN in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. 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: 0
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $34 - $46.50/hour.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States.
Key Responsibilities
Administers speech and language evaluations to diagnose and plan treatments for patients with speech and swallowing disorders. Monitors disease progression, adjusts treatment plans, and provides education to patients and their families.
Requirements
Must be a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of practice. Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and appropriate education level as per state licensure.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 35% have no call, 45% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.3% 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 ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k 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 ~$84k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Speech Language Pathologist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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