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Jackson, Mississippi

Speech Language Pathologist - PRN - Inpatient Therapy

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Job Description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Main Campus - Inpatient - Jackson, MS, Position Type: PRN, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, Speech-Language Pathologist – PRN Methodist Rehabilitation Center | Inpatient Rehabilitation Join Our Team Methodist Rehabilitation Center is seeking a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an SLP who is passionate about helping patients regain communication, cognitive, swallowing, and functional abilities following injury or illness.

As part of our interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, you will work closely with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans and help patients progress toward greater independence. New graduates are welcome to apply!

What You’ll Do Provide skilled Speech-Language Pathology services to patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on their diagnosis, functional needs, goals, and potential for recovery.

Develop, document, and implement appropriate treatment plans designed to promote optimal patient outcomes. Provide therapy to patients with a wide range of diagnoses, injuries, ages, and rehabilitation needs. Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.

Participate in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary patient care-team conferences to discuss therapy goals, patient progress, and discharge recommendations. Collaborate closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, interventions, and patient progress. Demonstrate strong organization and time-management skills while working in a dynamic rehabilitation environment.

Encourage, motivate, and inspire patients as they work toward greater independence and recovery. Provide compassionate, patient-centered care throughout the rehabilitation process.

Schedule PRN – As Needed Inpatient Rehabilitation Scheduling based on patient and department needs Qualifications: What We’re Looking For Appropriate degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program. Current, valid Mississippi Speech-Language Pathology license, or eligibility for licensure.

ASHA membership. Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) or active pursuit of CCCs with anticipated attainment within one year of employment. American Red Cross BLS certification. New graduates are welcome to apply. Clinical experience in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, or outpatient therapy is preferred.

Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills. Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. Compassionate and patient-focused approach to care. Why Inpatient Rehabilitation?

At Methodist Rehabilitation Center, you'll have the opportunity to see the impact of rehabilitation firsthand. You'll work with patients throughout their recovery and collaborate with a dedicated interdisciplinary team focused on helping each patient achieve greater independence.

We Offer Competitive pay PRN flexibility Comprehensive, flexible benefits package for eligible full-time employees working 32+ hours per week Supportive, collaborative rehabilitation environment Opportunity to work alongside experienced rehabilitation professionals Make a Difference at MRC If you're looking for an opportunity to use your skills to help patients communicate, regain function, increase independence, and move forward in their recovery, we invite you to join the Methodist Rehabilitation team. New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Key Responsibilities

Provide skilled speech-language pathology services to patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting to help them regain communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop, document, and implement individualized treatment plans for patient recovery.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program and a valid Mississippi license or eligibility. Candidates must hold ASHA membership and American Red Cross BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationCognitive therapySwallowing therapy

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 58% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
12%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 5.1
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.

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Living in Jackson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$89k
Typical market rent
$1,265/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.0
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Jackson, MS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Methodist Rehabilitation

Hospitals and Health Care
Jackson, MS
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
PRN Flexibility
Comprehensive Benefits Package (for eligible full-time employees working 32+ hours per week)