Speech-Language Pathologist -SLP3624
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 Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia as a Speech-Language Pathologist – Cape Breton, Sign-On Bonus in United States. Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia Posting Number SLP3624 (Quote this number on application documents) This is an NSGEU Bargaining Unit position. Successful applicants may be eligible to receive a one-time signing bonus of $5,000 and a relocation allowance of up to $2,500, with receipts.
Key Responsibilities
- provide core services (prevention, diagnosis, and treatment), develop and monitor provincial clinical standa.
- provide virtual, in person, and/or group speech-language services on Cape Breton Island.
- provide evening/weekend services Flexibility to travel on occasion to attend continuing education, events an.
Requirements
- Language Pathology Nova Scotia College of Audiologists & Speech
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $51.06 - $66.50/hr
- Signing bonus: $5,000.
- Relocation assistance: $2,500.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Speech-Language Pathologist -SLP3624 position at Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, flexible scheduling. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
This Pathology position at Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.
Compensation Analysis
Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia lists compensation for this speech-language pathologist position at $51k to $93k annually.
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.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $92939 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Transparent compensation ($51k–$93k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Speech-language pathology, Pediatric assessment, Early intervention, Autism spectrum disorder support, Family-centered care, Telepractice, Caregiver training, Alternative and augmentative communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.
Core responsibilities: The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide virtual, in-person, and group speech and language services to preschool children and adults. They will collaborate with interprofessional teams and community partners to deliver family-centered care across Cape Breton Island.
Benefits package: Signing Bonus, Relocation Allowance, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Continuing Education, Pension. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
11d ago
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