Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Center, MO 63436Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Innovate Rehab and Wellness Status: Full-Time Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility Schedule: Monday – Friday (Flexible) Pay: Competitive hourly rate based on experience About Us 25+ years as a leading skilled health care provider Therapist- and veteran-owned Focused on industry-leading, patient-centered care One-on-one care with group/concurrent treatments under 1% Realistic scheduling for better work environment and outcomes

Why Join Us

Strong emphasis on individualized therapy and clinical outcomes Supportive, collaborative team environment Opportunities for professional growth and development Benefits (Start Day 1 – Full-Time) Medical & prescription drug insurance Dental & vision insurance Additional

Benefits

Short-term & long-term disability Employer-paid basic life & AD&D Voluntary supplemental life insurance PTO: vacation, sick, holiday Health Savings Account (HSA) Voluntary critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity 401(k) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee discount marketplace Position Summary As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you will: Assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders Address speech, language, voice, fluency, and cognitive-communication needs Help patients improve function and overall quality of life

Key Responsibilities

Conduct evaluations for speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs Provide therapy for articulation, cognitive-communication, and swallowing Educate patients, families, and caregivers on strategies and techniques Collaborate with OTs, PTs, physicians, and nursing staff for comprehensive care Document patient progress and update treatment plans accurately Stay current with best practices and advances in speech-language pathology

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology (accredited program) Valid state SLP license CCC-SLP from ASHA preferred Prior speech therapy experience preferred (new grads welcome) Strong communication, problem-solving, and patient-care skills CPR certification preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will assess, diagnose, and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess a valid state SLP license. A Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) and CPR certification are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningArticulation therapyCognitive-communication therapySwallowing disorder treatmentClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationCommunication skills

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 42% 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 Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution34 jobs · 29 employers

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<$100k
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$100k-120k
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$120k-140k
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$140k-160k
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$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
16%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Center

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$282k
Median resident rent
$400/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical & prescription drug insurance
Dental & vision insurance
Short-term & long-term disability
Employer-paid basic life & AD&D
Voluntary supplemental life insurance
PTO: vacation, sick, holiday
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Voluntary critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity