Speech Language Pathologist – Speech Therapy – St. Rita's Medical Center
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Mercy Health as a Speech Language Pathologist – St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.
Key Responsibilities
- conduct thorough evaluations, design treatment plans, and utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques to enh.
- Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, re-evaluations, and develop treatment and discharge plans based o.
Requirements
- Language Pathology (CCC
- being – personally and professionally. Our
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Mercy Health in Lima, Ohio.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist – Speech Therapy – St. Rita's Medical Center at Mercy Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pathology speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
This Pathology position at Mercy Health is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Lima, Ohio.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Speech therapy, Patient evaluation, Treatment planning, Swallowing disorder treatment, Cognitive-communication therapy, Verbal and written language rehabilitation, Voice articulation, Fluency therapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.
Core responsibilities: The Speech Language Pathologist will diagnose and treat speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders across all age groups. They are responsible for conducting comprehensive evaluations, designing individualized treatment plans, and educating patients and caregivers on therapeutic procedure...
Benefits package: Competitive Pay, Incentives, Referral Bonuses, 403(b) with Employer Contributions, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Prescription Coverage. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
7d ago
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