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Waite Park, Minnesota

Speech Language Pathologist | Plaza Peds Speech Outpatient

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$78K–$116K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Provides services to pediatrics patients, from very young (newborn) to adolescent, in order to prevent, assess, alleviate or correct communication, swallowing or other speech related disorders.

Responsible for evaluating patient needs, conducting diagnostic tests/procedures, establishing treatment plans and providing treatments/services accordingly. Works with individuals using current technologies and treatment techniques consistent with department and hospital policies and procedures.

Responsible for independent therapist functions and delegated therapies which may be performed in collaboration with other health care team members or may be delegated by the therapist to the patient or other informal care givers who reside with the patient.

In cooperation with other health professionals, the SLP will develop and implement specialized treatment programs as appropriate to meet patient needs. Patients of all ages served.

Supports and implements patient safety and other safety practices as appropriate. Supports and demonstrates Family Centered Care principles when interacting with patients and their families and with co-workers.

Schedule: * Full-time | 80 hours per two weeks | Onsite

  • Days | Clinic hours Monday- Thursday 7:30am-6pm and Fridays 7:30am-4:30pm
  • No weekends or holidays!

Pay and Benefits

  • Starting pay begins at $77,916.80 per year and increases with experience
  • Salary range: $77,7563.20-$116,334.40 per year.
  • Salary range is based on a 1.0 FTE, reduced FTE will result in a prorated offer rate
  • $5,000 hiring bonus and $5,000 relocation bonus
  • Full time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!
  • Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available.

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Communication Disorders from an accredited university.

New or upcoming graduates welcome to apply!

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider card per established policy.
  • Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Current State of Minnesota Registration (to include a CFY Temporary License from the State of Minnesota).
  • Certificate of Clinical Competencies (CCCs) from ASHA or certification upon completion of Clinical Fellowship Year.
  • Specific clinical training in areas of special interest such as dysphagia and neurogenic disorders treatment desired.

To be eligible for the hiring bonus you must be an external candidate who is hired into an eligible full-time or part-time benefited position. Previous CentraCare employees qualify if they have not worked for CentraCare for at least 9 months at the date of hire.

Relocation assistance requirements: Must accept a position that offers benefits and may not have worked for CentraCare in the last 9 months. Must currently reside more than 50 miles away from Waite Park and relocate within 30 miles of Waite Park.

CentraCare hiring incentives to include but not limited to, hiring and relocation bonuses may be discontinued at any time.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.

Key Responsibilities

Provide speech, communication, and swallowing services to pediatric patients from newborns to adolescents. Responsible for conducting diagnostic tests, establishing treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams to implement specialized programs.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric Speech TherapyCommunication Disorder AssessmentSwallowing Disorder TreatmentDiagnostic TestingTreatment PlanningDysphagia Treatment

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$97k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 40% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist | Plaza Peds Speech Outpatient at Centra Care a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) — ranked against 575 active Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 14 employers

13
<$90k
3
$90k-110k
0
$110k-130k
6
$140k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
27%
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
23% this job
Sign-on bonus
18% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$65-$80/hr
#2

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Contra CostaPer Diem

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Up to $140,000
#3

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Oakland/Hayward

Up to $140,000
#4

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Santa Clara

Up to $140,000
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 575 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Waite Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$239k≈ 3.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,174/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.6
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · St. Cloud, MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Centra Care

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Cloud, MN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 hiring bonus
$5,000 relocation bonus
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
PTO
Retirement plan
Employee discounts
Tuition reimbursement