Pays $32-$46.5/hr — Speech Language Pathologist market median is ~$122k (44 jobs)
Speech Therapist
About the Role
Full-time speech therapist with sign-on bonus up to $30,000. Bismarck, ND.
Join Sanford Health as a Speech Therapist – Sign-On Bonus in Bismarck, North Dakota. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $32 - $46.50/hour.
- Signing bonus: $30,000.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus. Work with Sanford Health in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Key Responsibilities
Administer speech and language evaluations to diagnose and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with speech and swallowing disorders. Provide therapeutic exercises and monitor disease progression while ensuring all clinical standards and regulatory requirements are met.
Requirements
Must possess the appropriate education level and a valid state license as a Speech-Language Pathologist. BLS certification is required, and ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence or CFY status is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Speech Therapist position at Sanford Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Speech-Language Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
In North Dakota, Speech-Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$109k across 35 listings, vs ~$97k nationally (15,842 listings).
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
North Dakota's cost-of-living index is 92.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$82k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state — North Dakota ranks #1 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Speech Language Pathologist roles.
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