SLP - Speech Language Pathologist - PRN - Rural
Compensation
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Job Description
Position Overview
- Department: Rehab Services
- Schedule: Work when full-time staff are on PTO and during times of high patient census.
- Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Blount
Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more
What You Will Do
- Evaluate and treat patients requiring speech-language therapy.
- Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
- Educate and counsel patient and family regarding treatment plans.
- Maintain clinical records and follow performance improvement recommendations.
Plan and/or assist with patient discharge from speech therapy services. Provide information regarding appropriate support programs.
What You Will Need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist/Audiologist according to the rules and regulations of the Alabama State Board of Speech Language Pathology required.
Education
- Graduate from an accredited program relevant to professional licensure required.
- About UAB St. Vincent’s
UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name.
We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees.
As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat patients requiring speech-language therapy while maintaining accurate clinical records. Educate patients and families on treatment plans and assist with the discharge process.
Requirements
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist by the Alabama State Board. Requires graduation from an accredited program relevant to professional licensure.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 62% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Speech-Language Pathology median $101k (middle half $93k–$130k)26 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Alabama index 88.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Alabama | 89 active | 6,936 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 62% no call · 38% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,383 in the last 30 days | 1,443 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +4.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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