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Phoenix, Arizona

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$115k

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Job Description

  • Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
  • Location: Sierra Vista, AZ
  • 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 healthcare teams, document patient progress, and supervise clinical staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess current state licensure. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningPatient CounselingClinical SupervisionInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% 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 Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 14 employers

11
<$100k
1
$103k
3
$120k-140k
10
$140k-160k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
38%
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
21%
PSLF eligible
17%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 70% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,780 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Phoenix

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$406k≈ 4.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,574/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.