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Springfield, Missouri

Speech Pathologist - OP Neuro Therapy - Full Time

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1091 OP Neuro Therapy South Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas.

The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.

Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week) For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth Job Description: Overview of Unit/Department Outpatient Neuro Therapy at CoxHealth is a collaborative, patient-focused team where therapists help individuals regain function and independence after neurological injuries. Teamwork and communication drive everything we do, creating a supportive culture where every therapist is valued and empowered to make a difference. With advanced resources, ongoing professional development, and a patient-centered environment, our therapists thrive while helping patients achieve meaningful progress. If you’re passionate about neuro rehab and want to join a team that values growth, innovation, and compassionate care, this is the place for you. Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

  • Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
  • Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
  • Clinical Ladder up to $5,000 Job Summary Speech-language pathologists assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. They will develop or implement treatment plans for problems that include, but are not limited to, stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, and social communication disorders. Job Requirements: Education:
  • Required: Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology/Communicative Disorders and Sciences Experience:
  • Preferred: Prior one year hospital/health care related experience Skills:
  • Good clinical expertise, human relations skills and organizational skills required.
  • Self-motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision required
  • Has demonstrated interest in professional growth by attendance at continuing education workshops, and applications of new principles and/or techniques.
  • Must have good communication skills and a positive attitude Licensure/Certification/Registration: Required: License or Provisional License of Speech Language Pathology active in the state of Missouri.
  • For Provisional Licenses, additional requirements are as follows:
  • Supervision requirements as outlined in Missouri State Statutes must be met.
  • The Board approved national examination must be passed within 12 months of receiving the provisional license.
  • BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire Looking for Physician Opportunities? Please follow this link. Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients. OUR MISSION To improve the health of the communities we serve. OUR VISION To be the best for those who need us. OUR VALUES Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity. Join our Talent Network and our recruitment team will get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.

Key Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans for issues such as stuttering, delayed language, and social communication disorders.

Requirements

Requires a Master's Degree in Speech Pathology/Communicative Disorders and Sciences and an active Missouri state license or provisional license. BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire, and prior hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Independent WorkPatient AssessmentTreatment Planning

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 42% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution34 jobs · 29 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
59% this job
Sign-on bonus
16% this job
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
8% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Springfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$238k
Typical market rent
$1,200/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.6
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Springfield, MO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About CoxHealth

Hospitals and Health Care
Springfield, MO
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement with Employer Match
Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000
Front-Loaded PTO up to 80 hours
Relocation Bonus up to $3,000
Clinical Ladder up to $5,000