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UAB St. Vincent's
Clanton, Alabama

SLP - Speech Language Pathologist - PRN - Rural

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Per Diem · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1 day ago · Verified live

Job Description

Position Overview

  • Department: UAB St. Vincent's Chilton Rehabiliation Services
  • Schedule: PRN, Days
  • Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Chilton - Clanton, AL

Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

What You Will Do

Evaluate and treat patients requiring speech-language therapy.

Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.

  • Educate and counsel patient and family regarding treatment plans.
  • Maintain clinical records and follow performance improvement recommendations.

Plan and/or assist with patient discharge from speech therapy services. Provide information regarding appropriate support programs.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist/Audiologist according to the rules and regulations of the Alabama State Board of Speech Language Pathology required.

Education

  • Graduate from an accredited program relevant to professional licensure required.
  • About UAB St. Vincent’s

UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name.

We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees.

As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U. S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients requiring speech-language therapy while utilizing standard clinical techniques. Educate patients and families on treatment plans and manage clinical records and discharge planning.

Requirements

Must be currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist by the Alabama State Board. Requires graduation from an accredited program relevant to professional licensure.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationClinical documentationPatient education

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 82% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs

4
<$110k
5
$110k-130k
5
$130k-150k
4
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
10%
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Mission Healthcare · Reno, Nevada

$70-$80/hr
#2

Speech Language Pathologist

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$60-$75/hr
#3

Full -Time Private School Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

$65-$75/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) or Clinical Fellow (SLP-CF)

$65-$75/hr
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

Living in Clanton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$242k
Typical market rent
$1,305/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About UAB St. Vincent's

Hospitals and Health Care
Birmingham, Alabama
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous paid time off (eligible positions only)
Paid parental leave (eligible positions only)
Associate Assistance Program (eligible positions only)
Tuition Reimbursement Program (eligible positions only)