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Hastings, Nebraska

Speech and Language Pathologist-Pediatrics

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

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Job Description

Join the amazing staff working in Speech Therapy at Mary Lanning Healthcare!

The Speech Pathologist is responsible for providing the evaluation and treatment of patients with hearing, speech, language and swallowing problems based upon the medical diagnosis and the physician’s order for speech/language services that are consistent with the accepted speech pathology standards of practice.

Applies the principles of growth and development to the care of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age patients. Works with many different individuals including customers, patients, physicians, employees, etc., and must recognize the need for teamwork and function accordingly.

In order to achieve world class engagement and to build hope, health and healing for all internal and external customers, this position must adhere to the Mary Lanning values.

EDUCATION: Masters Degree in Speech Pathology required.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of six months related experience and/or training is preferred.

Certifications and Licenses

Certificate of clinical competency (CCC) following CFY from ASHA (American Speech and Hearing Association) required. Current speech pathology license from the State of NE, or is in the process of completing clinical fellowship year (CFY) required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Pathologist is responsible for evaluating and treating patients with speech, language, hearing, and swallowing disorders. They must collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide care consistent with accepted standards of practice.

Requirements

A Master's degree in Speech Pathology is required along with a Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) from ASHA. Candidates must also hold or be in the process of obtaining a Nebraska speech pathology license and possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric speech pathologyPatient evaluationSwallowing therapyGrowth and development assessment

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.4% of Nebraska 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, 13% are remote, 63% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

What does the Speech-Language Pathologist market look like in Nebraska?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.0 / 10 · above average in speech-language pathologyranked against 7,478 Speech-Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedSpeech-Language Pathologist median $94k (middle half $85k–$104k)188 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNebraska index 90.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathologist listings in Nebraska36 active7,683 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 13% remote · 63% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,223 in the last 30 days781 the 30 days before (+57%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathologist pay trend+4.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,478 Speech-Language Pathology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 27 employers
6
<$100k
9
$100k-115k
4
$115k-130k
11
$130k-145k
3
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
80%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
33%
CME allowance
33%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

Harvest Crossing POST Acute · Manteca, California

$65-$75/hr
#2

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

Kalesta Healthcare Group · Manteca, California

$65-$75/hr
#3

Virtual Speech Language Pathologist

$72 per hour
#4

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Santa Clara

Up to $140,000
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 619 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hastings

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$221k
Typical market rent
$1,209/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

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

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