Pays $85.4K - $117.5KSpeech Language Pathologist market median is ~$102k (20 jobs) · Top 25% in Speech Language Pathology for work-life (6.6/10, vs 5,925 in this specialty)

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Center Well
Iowa City, Iowa

Speech Therapist, Home Health

Speech-Language Pathologist Top 25% in Speech Language PathologyPer Diem
Posted 5mo ago

About the Role

PRN home health speech therapist in Iowa City. $85.4K-$117.5K salary. Per diem schedule. Paid time off. 401(k) retirement plan. Valid driver's license required. Serve patients in their homes.

Join Center Well as a Speech Therapist, Home Health in Iowa City, Iowa.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer and interpret diagnostic tests and applications of therapeutic treatments including audio logic screening.
  • Provide instruction and training to patients in use of alternative communication systems when appropriate.
  • Provide counsel and instruction to patients, families and healthcare staff.
  • Maintain and submit documentation as required by the Company and/or facility.

Requirements

  • $54.00 - $76.00 pay per visit/unit

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $85.4K - $117.5K

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Work with Center Well in Iowa City, Iowa.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA, along with a minimum of six months of experience as a speech therapist. A current unrestricted license, valid CPR certification, and reliable transportation are mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Speech PathologyEvaluationTreatment PlanningVoice DisordersSwallowing DisordersAudiologic ScreeningDocumentationCare CoordinationDischarge PlanningCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCPR CertificationASHA Certification

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Therapist, Home Health at Center Well 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 5,925 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Speech-Language Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In Iowa, Speech-Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$102k across 62 listings, vs ~$99k nationally (6,611 listings).

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

Iowa's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $114k in an average-cost state — Iowa ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Speech Language Pathologist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 20 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution7 jobs · 6 employers

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution7 jobs · 6 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Speech Language Pathologist

Hospital for Special Surgery · New York, New York

$127K - $147K
#2

Speech Language Pathologist

PACS · Napa, California

Starting at $70+/hr
#3

Speech Therapist, Home Health

$103k-$141k
#4

Speech Therapist

up to $130,000
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About Center Well

Hospitals and Health Care
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Business Travel and Accident Insurance