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Columbus, Ohio

Part Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

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Job Description

Job Address: 4301 Clime Road North Columbus, OH 43228 PRN SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP) Columbus Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, has a PRN position available for a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP). Our therapists are in-house and members of the CommuniCare family.

This is an exciting opportunity making a direct impact through therapy. As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental and vision coverage, from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.

Qualifications

Must have a Bachelors and/or a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an Accredited Program. Speech Therapy License (Required) Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must demonstrate competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials and equipment utilization.

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of state and federal accreditation Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Evaluate, Review, and Screen patient’s/resident’s medical charts, evaluations under physician order and develop a treatment plan in accordance with patient’s needs.

Plan, direct, or conduct rehabilitative treatment programs to improve communication, swallowing, and/or cognitive problems. Administer, score, and interpret specialized speech tests. Instruct residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills.

Instruct and educate residents, families, and caregivers in appropriate diet recommendations and modifications for safe swallowing techniques. Complete required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations. Maintain patient records in an accurate and timely manner.

Maintain professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other approved learning experiences. Maintain confidentiality of all medical record, facility, and rehab related information. Maintain accurate billing information daily in accordance with facility procedures.

Attend/Lead interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate to relay clinical findings and make recommendations to other members of the rehab team. Attend and participate in family meeting when appropriate.

Job Requisition: Job Type: PRN Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions.

Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania).

As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust.

Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities.

Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.

Key Responsibilities

The SLP will evaluate patients to develop and implement treatment plans for communication, swallowing, and cognitive issues. Responsibilities include administering specialized tests, educating families on safe swallowing, and maintaining accurate medical records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program. A valid Speech Therapy License and competency in therapy evaluation and treatment principles are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningSwallowing TherapyCognitive RehabilitationMedical Chart ReviewPatient EducationBilling AccuracyInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) at CommuniCare Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,936 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 10% in speech language pathologyranked against 6,936 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Ohio259 active6,876 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 16% offer loan repayment269 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,597 in the last 30 days1,378 the 30 days before (+88%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,936 Speech Language Pathology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,936 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About CommuniCare Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Blue Ash, Ohio
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

PTO
401(k) with match
Flexible Spending Accounts

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$259k
Typical market rent
$1,471/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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