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Big Stone Therapies
Staples, Minnesota

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$69K–$96K /yr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Join Our Team!

About the Position

At Big Stone Therapies, you are part of a comprehensive health family that is rooted in our core values of faith, family, fairness, and fun. We are a growing company looking for a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to join our therapy team in the community of Staples, MN.

  • Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist
  • Location: Lakewood Health System
  • Position type: Full-time, benefited, 0.80 FTE

Hours/Schedule: This position will generally be scheduled for 32 hours per week, with a flexible Monday through Friday schedule.

Settings: This position will provide care in a 50/50 split between Skilled Nursing Facility/Long-Term Care (SNF/LTC) and Home Health, offering the opportunity to work across a variety of patient populations and care settings.

About Our Team

Our skilled clinicians work in collaborative care teams with energy and passion for providing the highest level of excellence in patient care. Offering PT, OT, and SLP services, we incorporate a multidisciplinary approach with great teamwork all around.

About the Community

Staples is a small city located in central Minnesota, United States, in Wadena County. It has a rich history and offers a variety of natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Staples is surrounded by numerous lakes and parks, making it a hub for outdoor enthusiasts.

There are opportunities for fishing, boating, hiking, and wildlife watching. The city has a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere, with several community events taking place throughout the year.

The local school district provides educational opportunities for the younger population, and there are various social and cultural clubs for residents to get involved in.

What We Offer

At Big Stone Therapies, we offer an extensive array of professional development and continuing education options, including:

  • 16-hours annually of paid Professional Development time
  • Free in-house CE course offerings – all of which qualify for CE credits
  • Annual budget allowance for additional courses
  • Paid MedBridge Education subscription
  • Paid Professional Memberships
  • Paid License Fees
  • Funding toward specialty certifications

Funding Towards Advanced Degree Programs

  • Funding for in-house residency opportunities through a partnership with the Evidence in Motion (EIM) organization
  • Annual SLP Bootcamp for companywide clinical growth
  • Opportunities to join the following platforms at a discounted rate and can utilize annual PD budget
  • MedSLP collective: Medical SLP Collective (medslpcollective.com)
  • Ultimate SLP: ultimateslp.com
  • The Informed SLP: theinformedslp.com
  • We also offer a full range of insurance and other benefits, including:
  • Health, Dental, Life, Short-Term Disability, Vision insurance options
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401k with employer contribution
  • 8 paid holidays (including your birthday!)
  • Generous paid time off and sick leave accrual

Big Stone Therapies, Inc. is dedicated to providing excellence in rehabilitation services by optimizing health and function for families and businesses within their communities through caring, hands-on healing.

Requirements

Applicants must have graduated from an accredited Speech Language Pathology/Communication Sciences and Disorders program. They must have, or be eligible for, SLP licensing in Minnesota. CFY candidates are welcome to apply!

Key Responsibilities

Provide speech language pathology services in a 50/50 split between a skilled nursing facility and home health settings. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Key Skills

Clinical documentationSkilled nursing facility care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist at BIG STONE THERAPIES a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,951 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 35% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$82k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
20%
Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 7.1
Among the best 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,951 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Staples

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$221k
Median resident rent
$844/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
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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About Big Stone Therapies

Health, Wellness & Fitness
Big Stone City, SD
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
401k with employer contribution