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Altru Health System
Grand Forks, North Dakota

Speech/Language Pathologist (ND/MN)

Speech-Language Pathologist Top 25% in Speech Language PathologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$77.5K - $116.3K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another. Location: Altru Performance Center 1375 S. Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201 Pay Range: $37.26 - $55.89 Summary: The Speech/Language Pathologist evaluates, develops, implements and documents an intervention plan. This position provides intervention, evaluation and documentation of progress toward goals. The SLP develops and documents a discharge plan, completes all documentation required by multiple service sites or facilities, and meets requirements of third party payers. Essential Job Functions: Evaluates, develops, and implements an intervention plan using methods that are effective and are meaningful to the patient’s plan of care through remediation/restoration, compensation/adaptation, disability prevention and health promotion. Provides intervention, evaluation and documentation of goal progress, modifies intervention methods as need, and works with therapy team members to achieve patients’ goal. Balances schedules at multiple sites daily and adjust schedules quickly to accommodate changes or new patient evaluations as necessary. Meets requirements of third party payers by including appropriate documentation following window periods and other insurance guidelines. Develops and documents a discharge plan when patient has reached goals, achieved maximum benefit from therapy or does not desire to continue service. Provides appropriate follow-up resources, services and training of patient and family members as appropriate. Utilizes a team approach in the delivery and management of services and patient care. Develops and maintain relationships with key facility staff at all sites including, but not limited to, the administrator, director of nursing, MDS coordinator, and dietary manager as well as the restorative nursing staff. Completes all documentation on time and within practice guidelines. Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization. Certifications Speech, Language, Pathologist (SLP) | North Dakota State Board of Examiners on Audiology & Speech Language Pathology | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources Speech, Language, Pathologist (SLP) | Minnesota Department of Health in Audiology | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) | American Speech Language Associate (ASHA) | Within 24 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Driver's License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 Days of Start Date | Learning Management System Education:

  • Required: Masters - Speech Pathology Language Requirements: This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members. Physical Demands:
  • Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
  • Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)
  • Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
  • Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)
  • Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
  • Crawl: Not Applicable
  • Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
  • Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
  • Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
  • See: Continuously (67-100%)
  • Hear: Continuously (67-100%) Weight Demands:
  • Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
  • Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
  • Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
  • Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds) Working Conditions:
  • Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
  • Outdoor: Not Applicable
  • Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable Driving Requirement Definitions: Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials. Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily. Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week. Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive. Driving Requirement for this position: Frequent Driver Reference ID: R7735 Making a real difference. For one another. To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another. At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart. Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO) At Altru, everything we do is underscored by a why—and that why is one another. We believe in the power of community and the difference we can make together. As the trusted healthcare provider in our region, we’re driven by a commitment to quality care and creating a supportive environment where every team member can thrive. Here, you’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, and experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back—taking your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be part of a small community with a big heart. Altru provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to increase opportunities and eliminate barriers to employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process to access job postings, to apply for a job, for a job interview, for pre-employment testing, or with the onboarding process, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at hrhelpdesk@altru.org or 701.780.5107. Altru is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more or to request a copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Eligibility policy and Affirmative Action Plan at no charge, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at hrhelpdesk@altru.org or 701.780.5107. Additionally, the following poster is available through the Department of Labor: Know Your Rights. Altru participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Key Responsibilities

The SLP evaluates patients to develop and implement intervention plans focused on remediation, restoration, and health promotion. They are responsible for documenting progress, managing discharge plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary therapy team across multiple sites.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech Pathology and be licensed in North Dakota and Minnesota. Required certifications include BLS and a valid driver's license, with CCC-SLP certification required within 24 months of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationIntervention PlanningClinical DocumentationDischarge PlanningPatient Care ManagementInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech/Language Pathologist (ND/MN) at Altru Health System a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,328 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$97k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state. 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
40%
Loan repayment
20%
Sign-on bonus
7%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Higher than about 8 in 10 of 6,328 Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Grand Forks

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$276k
Typical market rent
$1,172/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.7
State income tax
Up to 2.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Grand Forks, ND-MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Altru Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Grand Forks, North Dakota
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off