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Functional Pathways
Chapel Hill, North Carolina

PRN Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: The Cedars of Chapel Hill - Chapel Hill, NC 27517Position Type: PRNFunctional Pathways is currently hiring at our newest location, The Cedars of Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, NC, for a PRN Speech Language Pathologist.

About Us

The Cedars of Chapel Hill is a nationally recognized Life Plan Community committed to helping older adults thrive through exceptional services, wellness-focused living, and personalized care.

Located in the heart of Chapel Hill's Meadowmont neighborhood, residents enjoy a walkable campus with easy access to UNC Health, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, local boutiques, restaurants, and scenic greenways.

Working at The Cedars provides the opportunity to deliver meaningful therapy services in a resident-centered environment that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

Team members become part of a close-knit community dedicated to enriching lives while enjoying all that Chapel Hill has to offer, from its renowned healthcare and academic excellence to its vibrant arts, dining, and outdoor recreation.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary

The Speech-Language Pathologist shall conduct screenings, evaluations, re-evaluations, discharge planning, and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the physician.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines. Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.

Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for conducting screenings, evaluations, and discharge planning for residents. They will also revise established plans of care under the supervision of a physician.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program. An active state license and certification as established by state and national board associations are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Written CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Speech Language Pathologist at Functional Pathways a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,936 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 48% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

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

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 10% in speech language pathologyranked against 6,936 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedSpeech-Language Pathology median $88k (middle half $84k–$101k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in North Carolina225 active6,937 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 48% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 8% offer loan repayment242 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,626 in the last 30 days1,391 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,936 Speech Language Pathology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs
9
<$95k
6
$95k-115k
2
$115k-135k
8
$135k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs
401k / retirement match
81%
CME allowance
38%
Loan repayment
31%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Virtual Speech Language PathologistContract

Liberty Education Solutions · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$72 per hour
#2

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Santa ClaraPer Diem

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Up to $140,000
#3

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Contra Costa

Up to $140,000
#4

Speech Language Pathologist

$94k-$139k
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,936 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Functional Pathways

Hospitals and Health Care
Knoxville, TN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling

Living in Chapel Hill

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$536k
Typical market rent
$1,723/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.6
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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