Speech Language Pathologist
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Job Description
We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team! In this role, you’ll work with residents in a skilled nursing setting to support speech, communication, cognition, and swallowing needs.
You’ll play an important role in helping residents regain independence, improve their quality of life, and feel confident in their daily interactions. We’re looking for someone who enjoys providing meaningful, patient-centered care while being part of a supportive and collaborative team.
- What You’ll Do
- Evaluate residents and create personalized treatment plans
- Provide hands-on therapy focused on communication, cognition, and swallowing
- Track progress and adjust care plans to support meaningful outcomes
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers on exercises and strategies
- Complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner
- Collaborate closely with nursing and therapy teams to provide well-rounded care
- Create a supportive and encouraging environment for your patients every day
- What We’re Looking For
- A licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who is patient-focused, positive, and team-oriented
- Strong communication skills and clinical judgment
- Someone who enjoys building relationships with residents and coworkers
- Interest or experience working with a geriatric population
- A collaborative approach to resident care
- A desire to continue learning and growing professionally
Why Join Us?
- Supportive, team-oriented environment where you’re never on your own
- Leadership that is approachable and invested in your success
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents
- Collaborative skilled nursing environment
- Opportunity to continue growing your clinical skills and experience
What We Offer
At Salem Transitional Care, we believe in supporting our team and creating a workplace where you can grow, feel valued, and make a difference every day.
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time
- Paid holidays, including 6 recognized holidays plus one floating holiday you can use for a day that matters to you
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Ongoing training, development, and education assistance
- A positive, team-focused culture rooted in our Force for Good values
- Employee recognition and appreciation
Requirements
- Education
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology required
- Licenses/Certification
- Current Speech-Language Pathology license in the state of Oregon required
- Valid CPR certification required
Experience
- Experience in a skilled nursing, long-term care, or rehabilitation setting preferred
- Experience evaluating and treating speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders preferred
- Experience working with geriatric populations highly valued
Key Responsibilities
The Speech-Language Pathologist will evaluate residents and create personalized treatment plans to address communication, cognition, and swallowing needs. They will also collaborate with nursing and therapy teams to provide patient-centered care and track progress toward meaningful outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 56% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Speech-Language Pathology median $116k (middle half $111k–$120k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Oregon index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Oregon | 77 active | 6,873 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 56% no call · 38% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +5.8% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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