Pays $32.5-$52/hr — Speech Language Pathologist market median is ~$78k (48 jobs)
Speech Language Pathologist - Brainerd, MN - Full Time
About the Role
Full-time SLP in Brainerd, MN. Day shifts, $20k sign-on bonus. Salary $67,600-$108,160.
Join Sanford Health as a Speech Language Pathologist – Sign-On Bonus in Brainerd, Minnesota. 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: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $32.50 - $52/hour.
- Signing bonus: $20,000.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus. Work with Sanford Health in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Key Responsibilities
Administers speech and language evaluations to diagnose and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders. Develops individualized treatment plans and monitors patient progress while ensuring compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.
Requirements
Requires appropriate education and state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Must obtain or maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and relevant department competencies.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Speech Language Pathologist - Brainerd, MN - Full Time position at Sanford Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Speech-Language Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
In Minnesota, Speech-Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$97k across 73 listings, vs ~$99k nationally (6,611 listings).
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Minnesota's cost-of-living index is 98.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state — Minnesota ranks #10 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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