Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Purple Cow Recruiting

11 days ago

Gainesville, Florida$35.77 - $49.18/hrFull TimePathology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Purple Cow Recruiting as a Speech-Language Pathologist – Acute Care, Sign-On Bonus in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders

Perform and interpret Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBS) and FEES when applicable

Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs

Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and therapy teams

Requirements

Must have at least 1 year of Speech Language Pathologist experience

Experience with MBS (Modified Barium Swallow Study) strongly preferred

Experience with FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) strongly preferred

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology required

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $35.77 - $49.18/hr

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Purple Cow Recruiting in United States.

Key Skills

Speech Language PathologyEvaluationTreatmentCommunication DisordersCognitive DisordersSwallowing DisordersAcute CareMBSFEESInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical JudgmentDocumentationStroke Population Management

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) at Purple Cow Recruiting a 3.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pathology speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

This Pathology position at Purple Cow Recruiting is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.

Compensation Analysis

Purple Cow Recruiting lists compensation for this speech-language pathologist position at $35k to $49k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $49000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Gainesville, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a speech-language pathologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Speech Language Pathology, Evaluation, Treatment, Communication Disorders, Cognitive Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, Acute Care, MBS. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: The Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate and treat communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in an inpatient acute care setting, focusing on medically complex and stroke populations. Key duties include performing MBS and FEES studies, developing individualized treatment plans, and coll...

Benefits package: Health insurance, Dental and vision insurance, Life and disability coverage, 401k with company match, Employee stock purchase plan, Tuition assistance and student loan support, Paid time off and paid family leave, Relocation assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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