Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$39.18-$58.28/hr

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Job Description

Where You’ll Work

Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)

Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.

Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders in Specialized Care

Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.

Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.

Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

  • Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
  • Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
  • Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.
  • This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Speech Language Pathologist, you will be a vital clinician, expertly assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders to significantly improve patient quality of life.

Every day, you will conduct comprehensive evaluations for all referred patients, meticulously implementing individualized treatment plans. You'll contribute clinical expertise to develop/upgrade treatment programs/protocols, and actively shape departmental and organizational goals.

To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical knowledge, exceptional diagnostic/therapeutic skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

Conducts a thorough records review, administers appropriate standardized and non-standardized tools/ methods, also including cultural and linguistic factors, and identifies accurate severity levels.

  • Weighs prognostic factors to formulate prognosis, including developmental and acquired brain injury factors.
  • States measurable short and long term goals targeted at functional outcomes and modifies the plan based on a changing medical condition, needs, progress, and risk factors.
  • Coordinates plans with the interdisciplinary team and makes appropriate referrals to other services as needed.
  • Follows evidence based information for selecting intervention strategies, incorporating age, culture, and linguistic factors and revises treatment interventions appropriately.
  • Applies learning, behavioral, and pragmatic tools and procedures.
  • We are offering a $10,000 Sign-on Bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.
  • Job Requirements
  • Required
  • Masters in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program
  • Serves as a resource by sharing expertise and knowledge
  • Licensed by AZ State Board Speech Language Pathologist
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support certificate

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders using appropriate assessment methods and individualized, evidence-based treatment plans. Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, adjust interventions to patients’ changing needs and progress, and contribute clinical expertise to treatment programs and departmental goals.

Requirements

A master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program and an Arizona state Speech-Language Pathologist license are required. Candidates must also hold an American Heart Association Basic Life Support certificate and demonstrate strong clinical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and patient-centered skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentDiagnosisCommunication DisordersStandardized Assessment ToolsTreatment PlanningEvidence-Based InterventionClinical DocumentationPrognosis DevelopmentGoal SettingInterdisciplinary CollaborationCultural and Linguistic CompetenceBrain Injury CarePatient-Centered Care

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 57% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$101k in purchasing powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Arizona142 active6,873 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 57% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onArizona Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 2% offer loan repayment161 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,419 in the last 30 days1,428 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 21 employers
5
<$105k
1
$105k
12
$125k-145k
6
$145k-165k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs
401k / retirement match
71% this job
CME allowance
52%
Loan repayment
29%
Sign-on bonus
24% this job
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech and Language PathologistContract

Enspire Consulting Group · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$70-$80/hr
#2

Pediatric Outpatient Speech Pathologist

MultiCare Health System · Federal Way, Washington

$49.36-$78.25/hr
#3

Speech Therapist, SLP, Fl

$65-$75/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

$65-$75/hr
+ 23 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 6,751 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About St. Joseph Hospital & Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Phoenix, Arizona
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Living in Phoenix

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$405k
Typical market rent
$1,571/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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