Speech Language Pathologist
Listed compensation
$80k-$115k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
- Location: Ada, Oklahoma 74820
- Full Time
- Job Shift: Day Shift
The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders across diverse populations.
The SLP performs comprehensive assessments, develops individualized plans of care, and implements evidence-based interventions in collaboration with patients and their families. The position requires ongoing documentation and communication of patient progress, adjustment of treatment plans as needed, and education and counseling to support positive patient outcomes.
The SLP also assists with discharge planning and supervises clinical fellows, students, and support personnel in accordance with professional standards.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Current licensure as a Speech Therapist with the State Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire.
- Ability to conduct patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Commitment to patient-centered care and evidence-based clinical practice.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience working as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Experience evaluating and treating patients with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
- Experience in an acute-care or rehabilitation healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients with communication and swallowing disorders while developing individualized care plans. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, provide patient education, and supervise clinical fellows and support staff.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess current state licensure. Additionally, they are required to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 43% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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