Pays $35.18-$52.78/hr — $16k below the Speech Language Pathologist market median of ~$126k (26 jobs) · Top 25% in Speech Language Pathology for work-life (6.6/10, vs 5,925 in this specialty)
Speech Pathologist
About the Role
M-F. No weekends. $73-110K. Full benefits. 401K match. Actually have weekends off.
Join UnityPoint Health as a Speech Pathologist in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide Speech Therapy interventions in accordance with established standards of care, policies, procedures, and state/federal law. Interventions may be related to but not limited to communicative, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
- Supervise and complete appropriate documentation for Speech Therapy students as assigned by CCCE.
- Schedule Speech Therapy services according to department.
- Complete documentation in electronic medical record in a timely manner in accordance within department and professional expectations demonstrating the need for skilled interventions.
Requirements
- Education: Master’s degree from an accredited Speech Therapy program.
- Experience: 2 years’ experience as a Speech Therapist.
- License(s)/Certification(s): Current IA and/or IL Speech Therapy licensure (or eligible).
- Current CPR certification.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $73K - $110K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with UnityPoint Health in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Pathologist at UnityPoint Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 5,925 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Speech-Language Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
In Iowa, Speech-Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$102k across 62 listings, vs ~$99k nationally (6,611 listings).
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Iowa's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$91k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k in an average-cost state — Iowa ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Speech Language Pathologist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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