Pays $32.5-$52/hr — Speech Language Pathologist market median is ~$107k (389 jobs)
About the Role
Part-time Speech Language Pathologist in a skilled nursing facility in South Dakota. Day shift, 20 hours/week. Salary range $67,600-$108,160.
Join Sanford Health as a Speech Language Pathologist – Skilled Nursing, Part-Time in South Dakota. 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: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $32.50 - $52/hour.
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Sanford Health in South Dakota.
Key Responsibilities
Administer speech and language evaluations to diagnose and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with speech and swallowing disorders. Provide therapeutic exercises and monitor disease progression while ensuring all clinical standards and regulatory requirements are met.
Requirements
Must possess the appropriate education level and valid state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist. BLS certification is required, and ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 35% have no call, 45% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Speech Language Pathologist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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