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Rapid City, South Dakota

Speech Therapist - RW

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$38.23-$47.79/hr

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Job Description

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  • Primary Location
  • Rapid City, SD USA

Department: RCH Speech Therapy

  • Scheduled Weekly Hours
  • 0
  • Starting Pay Rate Range
  • $38.23 - $47.79
  • (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. As a Speech Therapist at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and— most importantly— a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day.

As a Speech Therapist, operating in the inpatient services area, you will provide direct patient care to patients of all ages, birth through geriatric, and documentation of that care as outlined in the policy and procedure guidelines. Will carry out other patient care and operational duties for the Speech Pathology Department, as indicated.

Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you’ll join us.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

*Supportive work culture

*Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

*Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account

*Instant pay is available for qualifying positions

*Paid Time Off Accrual Bank

*Opportunities for growth and advancement

*Tuition assistance/reimbursement

*Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions

*Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions:

Uses appropriate critical thinking and judgment in the provision of care. Performs all aspects of treatment based on accepted national, departmental and evidence-based standards. Provides treatment that meets or exceeds departmental outcome standards.

Documents in a timely, accurate manner which supports medical necessity in accordance with department standards.

Submits required paperwork for billing, accurate charges and authorizations. Demonstrates appropriate use of time management according to departmental productivity standards.

Demonstrates initiative in individual professional development. Completes all education required by the Monument Health system and for licensure/certification in a timely manner. Actively promotes the profession within Monument Health and to the outside community.

Provides supervision according to state, federal and professional association standards.

Incorporates and educates patient, family and caregivers in treatment, goal setting and discharge planning as appropriate.

Complies with all regulatory requirements as it pertains to insurance, accrediting bodies, national and state regulatory agencies.

All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required

Education - Masters Degree in Speech Pathology

Certification - SD Speech Language Pathology License - South Dakota Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology

Preferred

  • Experience - 1+ years of Rehabilitation Experience
  • Certification - Speech Therapist (ST) Certification - American Speech Hearing Association (ASHA)

Scheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Physical Requirements

Heavy work - exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.

  • Job Category
  • Rehabilitation
  • Job Family

Speech Therapy

Shift: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department

  • Employee Type
  • PRN

10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.

Make a difference. Every day.

Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to individuals of all ages within the inpatient services area while maintaining accurate documentation. Collaborate with the Speech Pathology Department to perform operational duties and ensure high-quality, evidence-based treatment.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Speech Pathology and a South Dakota Speech Language Pathology license. Preferred qualifications include at least one year of rehabilitation experience and ASHA certification.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient educationRegulatory compliance

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 40% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k 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 ~$89k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs

7
<$115k
3
$115k-130k
7
$130k-145k
6
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
64%
Loan repayment
14%
Sign-on bonus
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$166k – $193k
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$65.01-$91.01/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 60% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,608 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Rapid City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$347k
Typical market rent
$1,484/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Rapid City, SD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Monument Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Rapid City, South Dakota
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Supportive work culture
Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
Retirement Plans
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Instant pay available
Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
Opportunities for growth and advancement