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Dayton Children's Hospital
Springfield, Missouri

Speech Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Facility

Rehab at Springfield

Department: Speech Language Pathology

Schedule: Full time

Hours: 40

Job Details

This therapist demonstrates competency in pediatric and adolescent assessment and intervention strategies (and adult competency if indicated for the role). They carry out a thorough evaluation and implement an appropriate treatment plan using evidence-based practice.

They effectively communicate treatment plans with the caregiver and patient, actively including them in the goal setting and intervention process as appropriate. They monitor patient progress and adjust the treatment plan and determine when discharge is appropriate.

They collaborate with other professionals in the organization and community to assure coordination of services. They continually work to expand their knowledge and skills. They are active members in their team, participating actively in team meetings and completing all mandatory assignments.

They continuously exhibit Dayton Children’s Hospital values and culture in their daily work and interactions with patients, families and co-workers.

Department Specific Job Details

CertificationsCertificationsSpeech Pathology License - Ohio Ohio Board of Speech-Language and Audiology Licensed - State of Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board

EducationEducationMasters: Speech Pathology (Required)

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Pathologist will conduct thorough evaluations and implement evidence-based treatment plans for pediatric and adolescent patients. They are responsible for monitoring patient progress, coordinating care with other professionals, and actively involving caregivers in the intervention process.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech Pathology and possess a valid Ohio Speech Pathology License. The role requires competency in pediatric and adolescent assessment and a commitment to the organization's values.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Pediatric assessmentSpeech therapyTreatment planningPatient communicationCaregiver educationInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical documentation

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 46% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingMissouri index 90.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Missouri168 active6,892 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 46% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 27 employers
7
<$100k
9
$100k-115k
2
$125k
10
$130k-145k
2
$146k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
39%
Sign-on bonus
11%
Relocation assistance
11%
PSLF eligible
8% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech-Language Pathologist - FMLA

AnthroMed Education (School Services) · Waltham, Massachusetts

$50-$70/hr
#2

Speech Therapist SLP

Light On Path · Los Angeles, California

$65.00 - $70.00 per hour
#3

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Contra Costa

Up to $140,000
#4

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Oakland/Hayward

Up to $140,000
+ 37 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 6,836 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Dayton Children's Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Dayton, OH
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Full-time 40 hours/week
PSLF eligible

Living in Springfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$238k
Typical market rent
$1,200/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.6
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Springfield, MO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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