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Dubuque, Iowa

Speech Therapist

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center.

Other services include a trauma center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, home health care, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care, and a wide range of outpatient and community services. MercyOne operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home.

In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care, MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet® hospital four consecutive times - the nation's most prestigious award for nursing excellence.

Join the MercyOne family! We are looking to hire a Speech Therapist!

As a Speech Therapist at MercyOne, You Will

Plan, administer, implement, and evaluate speech therapy for all appropriate programs and services within the PM & R Department, for all patient age groups

Possess the skills necessary to provide direct patient care specific to each age group in accordance with department protocol

Schedule: 36 hours a week

  • Days
  • Rotating weekends

General Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology from accredited program
  • Certification by American Speech and Hearing Association or be eligible to be certified

Certificate of Clinical Competency Once Fully Licensed

Licensure (or eligibility for licensure) by the State of Iowa to practice as a Speech Therapist - Employee may be within their Clinical Fellowship year if able to meet ASHA requirements for completion

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

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, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Therapist will plan, administer, and evaluate speech therapy programs for patients of all age groups within the PM & R Department. They are responsible for providing direct patient care in accordance with established department protocols.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited program and possess or be eligible for licensure in the State of Iowa. Certification by the American Speech and Hearing Association or eligibility for such certification is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical evaluationTreatment planningDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 40% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution31 jobs

11
<$95k
5
$95k-120k
6
$120k-145k
9
$145k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs

401k / retirement match
84%
CME allowance
55%
Loan repayment
13%
Sign-on bonus
10%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$65-$75/hr
#2

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$65-$75/hr
#3

Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) or Clinical Fellow (SLP-CF)

$68-$75/hr
#4

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$65-$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 60% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,768 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Dubuque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$250k
Typical market rent
$1,076/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.3
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dubuque, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Full benefits package
Opportunity for growth