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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Ridgecrest Post Acute

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Why work at Ridgecrest Post-Acute? Ridgecrest Post Acute is a 5-star facility located in Phoenix, Arizona. We are your choice for 24-Hour Skilled Nursing, Behavioral Health Services, Long-Term Care, and Short-Term Rehabilitation in Maricopa County.

PURPOSE: Assess, diagnose, treat and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in adults.

Successful candidates will have the following: QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience in speech pathology or other related fields Familiarity with communication disorders Ability to build rapport with patients Excellent written and verbal communication skills Positive and patient demeanor EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Speech Language Pathology or similar, as required by the state and acceptable for licensure. Prefer 1 year experience working with population of the facility.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services.

We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country.

We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders in adult patients. Work to prevent further disorders while providing care within a post-acute facility.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology and appropriate state licensure. Preference is given to candidates with one year of experience working with the facility's specific population.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient RapportWritten CommunicationPatient Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Ridgecrest Post Acute at PACS 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 6,729 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 42% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 27 employers

11
<$95k
5
$95k-120k
5
$120k-145k
9
$145k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
87%
CME allowance
53%
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
10%
Sign-on bonus
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,729 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Phoenix

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$406k
Typical market rent
$1,574/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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