Speech Pathologist (SLP)
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Job Description
Who We Are
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Community Medical Center is a leading healthcare system with 151 beds offering adult and pediatric treatments and technology combined with medical specialties and certifications often only available in major cities.
Where We Are
Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of western Montana, Missoula is between Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks. Our diverse community serves as western Montana's hub for education and healthcare and offers the perfect blend of four-season outdoor recreation, small town charm and big city amenities.
Position Summary
The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats individuals with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders, supporting patient recovery and communication improvement.
- Assess speech, language, and swallowing abilities.
- Develop and implement treatment plans based on patient needs.
- Provide education to patients and families regarding therapy goals.
- Document evaluations, treatments, and patient progress accurately.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams on care coordination.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For
- License: Current SLP license and ASHA certification
- Certifications: CPR certification required
- Education: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Why Choose Us
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
More About Community Medical Center
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Community Medical Center is a leading healthcare system with 151 beds offering adult and pediatric treatments and technology combined with medical specialties and certifications often only available in major cities.
EEOC Statement
Community Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders. They are responsible for developing treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with the healthcare team to coordinate care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess a current SLP license and ASHA certification. Additionally, a valid CPR certification is required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Pathologist (SLP) at Lifepoint Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,936 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 44% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 10% in speech language pathology | ranked against 6,936 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Speech-Language Pathology median $94k (middle half $84k–$101k)186 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Montana index 94.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Montana | 16 active | 6,937 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 44% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $7k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,626 in the last 30 days | 1,391 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +4.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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