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Washington, North Carolina · Hybrid

Speech Lang Pathologist I (NE)

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Position Summary

Responsible for administering diagnostic and habilitative/ rehabilitative services to patients referred for services and maintaining records pertinent to such services. Observes, evaluates and documents diagnostic and treatment effects.

Consults with supervisor on all pertinent matters for program and professional development (i. e. research projects, expansion of programs, record keeping, policies and procedures, etc.). Will also be involved in team dynamics and participate in interdisciplinary activities when appropriate.

Minimum Requirements

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology OR Master's degree in Communication Science and Disorders is required.

Current Speech Language Pathology License issued by NCBOESLPA is required.

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology awarded by ASHA is required, or must be obtained within one year of hire.

Progressive and dynamic knowledge of Speech Language Pathology and a willingness to participate in continuing education and training to remain current in the field. Ability to work with other healthcare professionals in a manner that will ensure continued cooperative efforts.

Other Information

Hybrid role. PRN coverage during M-F in acute/outpatient settings, as well as to assist during our acute weekend rotation.

ECU Health

About ECU Health Beaufort Hospital, a campus of ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Beaufort Hospital serves as a campus of ECU Health Medical Center. The 142-bed full-service hospital is located in Washington and has earned national designation as a Primary Stroke Center.

It is home to a 16-bed emergency department that serves approximately 25,000 patients per year, as well as the Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center – a provider of leading-edge chemotherapy and radiation therapy, among other cancer services.

ECU Health Beaufort also offers general medical and surgical services, operative services, a women’s birthing center, rehabilitation services and outpatient clinics.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law.

We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for administering diagnostic, habilitative, and rehabilitative services to patients. They will also document treatment effects and participate in interdisciplinary team activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Science and Disorders. A current Speech Language Pathology license issued by NCBOESLPA is required, along with ASHA certification.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Diagnostic ServicesHabilitative ServicesPatient DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationAcute CareOutpatient CareTreatment Planning

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 60% have no call, 46% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedSpeech-Language Pathology median $88k (middle half $84k–$101k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in North Carolina220 active6,824 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 4% remote · 60% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 9% offer loan repayment252 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,430 in the last 30 days1,330 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+3.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.4
Better work-life than 40% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,742 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Hybrid
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