No salary listed — similar Speech Language Pathologist roles pay ~$133k (median of 23 jobs)

5.1/10 work-life score · Above average in Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) — ranked against 568 active roles in this specialty

Speech Pathologist - Casual

Speech-Language Pathologist Above average in Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology)No nightsPer Diem
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About the Role

Casual pediatric speech pathologist. Day shift, 4x9 plus 4-hour Friday. Hospital speech and audiology department. Galion, OH.

Join Avita Health System as a Pediatric Speech Pathologist – Casual, Day Shift in Galion, Ohio, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive wages
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Pharmacy discounts
  • Free on-site parking
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Recognition programs

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Avita Health System in Galion, Ohio, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions for speech, language, and swallowing disorders. They will collaborate with families and healthcare professionals to facilitate care and implement augmentative communication systems.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in speech-language pathology and possess current state licensure. A BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire, and previous experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Speech pathologyEvaluationDiagnosisTherapeutic interventionsSpeech therapyLanguage therapyVoice therapyFluency therapySocial communicationFeeding therapySwallowing therapyPatient educationCounselingAugmentative and alternative communicationBLS certification

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 32% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Speech Language Pathologist roles.

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Benefits & Perks33 jobs

401k / retirement match
70% this job
CME allowance
55%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
15%

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About Avita Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Galion, Ohio
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive wages
Comprehensive benefits
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Health, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match
Paid parental leave
Pharmacy discounts
Free on-site parking