Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatrics
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Essentia Health as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatrics in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides therapy evaluation, treatment planning, treatment, patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full caseload of patients Provides all ancillary/administrative.
Requirements
- shift. This role includes a weekend (Saturday and Sunday) on
- call rotation approximately once every 4–6 weeks. On
- call hours are generally in the mornings, averaging 4–6 hours per day based on census. Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Current registration/license to practice speech
- language pathology in the state of practice Organizational Highlights: Our mission and values are patient
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $71,926 - $107,890
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Essentia Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatrics at Essentia Health a 4.5 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. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
This Pathology position at Essentia Health is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.
Remote speech-language pathologist positions in Pathology have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Compensation Analysis
Essentia Health lists compensation for this speech-language pathologist position at $72k to $108k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote speech-language pathologist position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Transparent compensation ($72k–$108k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Speech Therapy, Pediatric Care, Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Swallowing Therapy, Patient Education, Caregiver Education, Discharge Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves evaluating, planning, treating, and implementing care for pediatric patients in speech, language, cognition, and swallowing, while also managing a full caseload including documentation, billing, and scheduling. Responsibilities also include demonstrating professionalism, supervisin...
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Continuing Education Budget. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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