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Vetter Senior Living
Emerson, Nebraska

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - PRN

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

Compensation

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Are you passionate about helping others improve their quality of life through communication, cognitive, and swallowing therapies? Heritage of Emerson is seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our therapy team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents and patients every day.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation
  • 401(k) with company match starting at 3%
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Fun, team-focused culture

As part of the Vetter Senior Living family, Brookestone Rehabilitation has been recognized as one of the 2026 Great Places to Work®, reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace for our team members.

Position Responsibilities

In This Role, You Will

  • Evaluate residents and patients and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Provide speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing therapy services
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to achieve positive outcomes
  • Communicate effectively with residents, families, and caregivers
  • Promote dignity, independence, and the highest possible quality of life

Qualifications

  • Current Nebraska Speech Language Pathologist license
  • Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Compassionate, resident-centered approach to care
  • Professional integrity and positive attitude
  • Commitment to excellence and outstanding patient outcomes

About Heritage of Emerson

At Heritage of Emerson, we are committed to enriching the lives of those we serve through compassionate care, meaningful relationships, and exceptional service. Our team members are empowered to do their best work in an environment where respect, learning, and growth are encouraged every day.

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to positively impact lives while working alongside dedicated healthcare professionals, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate residents to develop individualized treatment plans and provide therapy for speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing needs. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care and positive patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Speech therapyLanguage therapyCognitive therapyTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient evaluationCommunication skillsResident-centered care

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 46% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution33 jobs · 30 employers

12
<$105k
7
$105k-125k
5
$125k-145k
8
$145k-165k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
58%
Loan repayment
13%
Sign-on bonus
8%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language PathologistContract

Thera Peds · Conifer, Colorado

$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
+ 40 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,842 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Emerson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$258k
Median resident rent
$703/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.5
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Sioux City, IA-NE-SD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Vetter Senior Living

Hospitals and Health Care
Elkhorn, NE
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
401(k) with company match starting at 3%
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Fun, team-focused culture