Pays $68k-$111kSpeech Language Pathologist market median is ~$89k (134 jobs) · Above average in Speech Language Pathology for work-life (6.0/10, vs 6,074 in this specialty)

Speech Language Pathologist - Children's Therapy Center

Speech-Language Pathologist Above average in Speech Language PathologyFull-Time
Posted 4 days ago

About the Role

Full-time pediatric speech therapy at MU Health Care. Monday-Friday days. $68K-$111K. Columbia, MO.

Join University of Missouri Health Care as a Speech Language Pathologist – Children's Therapy Center in Columbia, Missouri, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $68K - $111K
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Plan with 8% Match
  • Tuition Assistance

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join University of Missouri Health Care as a Speech Language Pathologist – Children's Therapy Center.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, and swallowing impairments while maintaining accurate clinical documentation. They will also collaborate with medical professionals and participate in ongoing professional development to ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Speech Language Pathologist license in Missouri and possess a Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) from ASHA. The role requires the ability to perform active physical tasks and work in a clinical environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Speech therapyLanguage therapySwallowing impairment treatmentDiagnostic testingPatient careClinical documentationCollaborationCommunicationProfessional developmentEthical standards

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist - Children's Therapy Center at University of Missouri Health Care a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,074 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, 72% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.0/10 on work-life balance for Speech Language Pathologist roles.

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About University of Missouri Health Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Columbia, Missouri
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan with 8% Match
Tuition Assistance