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Phoenix, Arizona

Speech Language Pathologist- Outpatient Neurology

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$128k

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Job Description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

  • Benefits Highlights
  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

Mayo Clinic in Arizona is seeking a medical Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our nationally recognized team. This position requires advanced clinical expertise in the diagnosis and management of a broad spectrum of speech, language, cognitive, swallowing, and voice disorders.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the SLP will contribute to patient-centered care through evidence-based assessment and intervention in alignment with Mayo Clinic’s high standards of excellence, including the opportunity to serve as a clinical instructor for graduate students in speech pathology, clinical fellows, and other medical professionals.

Depending on departmental assignment, the role includes specialized responsibilities and competencies tailored to patient populations within Neurology or Otorhinolaryngology.

This outpatient position is based on the Phoenix campus and provides evaluation and treatment for patients with a wide range of neurological diagnoses, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, neurodegenerative diseases, brain tumors, movement disorders, and other complex medical conditions.

The role includes comprehensive assessment and treatment of communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders, with opportunities to develop long-term therapeutic relationships with patients throughout their recovery. Clinicians are expected to practice independently and collaborate closely with neurologists, physiatrists, neuropsychologists, otolaryngologists, radiologists, and other interdisciplinary team members.

Candidates must be competent in independently performing and interpreting Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS). Experience with Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) is encouraged but not required, as training and mentorship can be provided for motivated candidates.

The ideal candidate is clinically strong, highly organized, an excellent communicator, and passionate about delivering evidence-based care to medically complex adults while contributing to a collaborative and innovative Neurology program.

Qualifications

Obtained, or eligible to obtain, a Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology educational program.

License/Certifications

  • Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or eligibility to participate in Clinical Fellowship (CF-SLP)
  • Eligible for full SLP Licensure in the state of Arizona (CCC-SLP) or eligible for provisional SLP Licensure in the state of Arizona (CF-SLP).
  • Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations.

Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations.

Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic 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.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentCognitive-linguistic therapyEvidence-based practiceInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical instructionTraumatic brain injury managementStroke rehabilitationNeurodegenerative disease careCommunication disorders

Neurology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$107k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 53% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

What does the Speech-Language Pathologist market look like in Arizona?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$85k–$128kSpeech-Language Pathologist median $101k (middle half $86k–$120k)157 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$106k in purchasing powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathologist listings in Arizona166 active7,724 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 53% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Speech-Language Pathologist pay trend+4.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 23 employers
9
<$105k
2
$105k-130k
9
$130k-155k
8
$155k-180k
2
$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
73% this job
CME allowance
50% this job
Sign-on bonus
23%
Relocation assistance
23%
Loan repayment
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language Pathologist III, ENT, Voice

Sutter Health · Santa Clara, California

$135k-$189k
#2

Speech Language Pathologist ContractorContract

Cole Health · Schertz, Texas

$80-$90/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist

$65-$80/hr
#4

Speech and Language Pathologist

$70-$80/hr
+ 28 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Speech-Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,606 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account
Vision: Affordable plan with national network
Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs
Retirement: Competitive retirement package

Living in Phoenix

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$405k≈ 4.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,571/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.