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OakBend Medical Center
Richmond, Texas

PRN Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not listed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Radiology Director, the Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the provision of speech therapy services in the acute care, outpatient, and Skilled Nursing setting.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Has earned a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology. Obtain and maintain continuing education requirements in accordance with state guidelines.

Minimum Work Experience

Recommend minimum 1 year hospital experience including modified barium swallow studies.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Must have Certificate of Clinical Competence and State of Texas License to practice Speech-Language Pathology. Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Associationrequired. Valid Drivers’ license and reliable transportation necessary as driving between campuses is required.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

The Speech Language Pathologist must be able to diagnose, treat and provide management services to patients with communication disorders including speech, language, voice, fluency and literacy difficulties or patients’ with physical problems with eating or swallowing.

About Oakbend

OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers.

OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility.

We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Diagnosis of Communication DisordersLanguage TherapyVoice TherapyFluency TherapyLiteracy TherapyDysphagia Management

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 44% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution36 jobs · 28 employers

10
<$100k
10
$100k-120k
5
$120k-140k
10
$140k-160k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
60% this job
Sign-on bonus
17%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$65-$80/hr
#2

Speech Language PathologistContract

Thera Peds · Pawtucket, Rhode Island

$61.5-$75.75/hr
#3

Speech Therapist, SLP, Fl

$65-$75/hr
#4

Speech Therapist

$65-$75/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$302k
Typical market rent
$1,798/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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