Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) | Acute Care Rehabilitation | $83.2K–$114K

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

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$83k-$114k

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Job Description

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) | Acute Care Rehabilitation | $83.2K-$114K

Full-Time | On-Site | Ada, Oklahoma

  • Dana G
  • Senior Recruiter | Heartline Staffing
  • Call or Text: (314) 526-0706
  • Email: Dana@heartlinestaffing.com

Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Dana directly at (314) 526-0706.

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for a full-time opportunity with an established acute-care hospital in Ada, Oklahoma.

If you're passionate about helping patients regain their ability to communicate, swallow safely, and improve their quality of life, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a collaborative healthcare team.

You'll join a 159-bed acute-care hospital serving Ada and the surrounding communities, providing individualized speech-language pathology services and helping patients achieve meaningful functional improvements.

Whether you're an experienced SLP or looking to continue developing your clinical skills, this position offers the opportunity to provide hands-on patient care while benefiting from professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Position Overview

The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. You'll develop individualized treatment plans, provide evidence-based interventions, and collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to support positive clinical outcomes.

Role

  • Evaluate Patients With Speech, Language, Communication, And Swallowing Disorders
  • Conduct Comprehensive Speech-Language Pathology Assessments
  • Develop Individualized Plans Of Care Based On Patient Needs And Clinical Findings
  • Implement Evidence-Based Therapeutic Interventions
  • Monitor Patient Progress And Adjust Treatment Plans As Appropriate
  • Document Assessments, Treatment Interventions, And Clinical Outcomes
  • Communicate Patient Progress And Recommendations To The Healthcare Team
  • Collaborate With Patients, Families, And Interdisciplinary Care Teams
  • Provide Patient And Family Education And Counseling
  • Participate In Discharge Planning And Care Coordination
  • Supervise Clinical Fellows, Students, And Support Personnel In Accordance With Professional Standards
  • Maintain Compliance With Applicable Clinical And Professional Standards

Compensation

  • Annual Salary: $83,200-$114,000

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, And Vision Coverage
  • Life, Accident, Critical Illness, And Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Short-Term And Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Paid Family Leave And Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Assistance For Higher Education And Certifications
  • Loan Assistance Programs
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan With Company Match
  • Employee Wellness Programs Supporting Mental, Physical, And Financial Health
  • Wellness Resources Including Gym Memberships, Virtual Care, Mental Health Services, And Discount Programs
  • Ongoing Professional Development And Career Advancement Opportunities

Work Arrangement

  • Full-Time Position
  • On-Site In Ada, Oklahoma
  • Acute-Care Hospital Setting
  • Travel Not Required

Requirements

  • Master's Degree In Speech-Language Pathology REQUIRED
  • Current Speech-Language Pathology Licensure Through The Applicable State Board Of Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology REQUIRED
  • Ability To Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Within 60 Days Of Hire REQUIRED
  • Ability To Evaluate And Treat Patients With Speech, Language, Communication, And Swallowing Disorders REQUIRED
  • Ability To Develop And Implement Individualized, Evidence-Based Treatment Plans REQUIRED
  • Ability To Document Patient Progress And Communicate Clinical Findings REQUIRED
  • Ability To Collaborate Effectively With Patients, Families, And Interdisciplinary Healthcare Teams REQUIRED

Preferred

  • Previous Experience Working As A Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Previous Experience In An Acute-Care Hospital Setting

Application Process

Interested in learning more? You don't need to formally apply to start a conversation.

Call or text Dana directly at (314) 526-0706.

Email: Dana@heartlinestaffing.com

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients with communication and swallowing disorders while developing individualized evidence-based treatment plans. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document clinical outcomes, and provide education to patients and their families.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient evaluationSwallowing disorder treatmentCommunication disorder treatmentClinical documentationPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical supervision

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Purple Cow Recruiting holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 257 active listings.

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 45% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$83k–$114kSpeech-Language Pathology median $88k (middle half $78k–$104k)144 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$112k in purchasing powerOklahoma index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Oklahoma73 active6,951 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 45% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Purple Cow Recruitingsilver tier, 74/100Top Employers work-life index257 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life 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

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Salary Distribution23 jobs · 15 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
Loan repayment
30% this job
CME allowance
30%
Relocation assistance
25%
Sign-on bonus
20%

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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 6,823 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Short-Term Disability

Living in Ada

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$189k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,071/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.