Therapist-Speech I
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
- Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.
- Communicates results of the evaluation to patient and other caregivers.
- Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care.
- Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record.
- Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and reassesses patient's functional status as needed.
- Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.
- Contributes to the development of staff and students.
- Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
- Completes assigned goals.
Qualifications
Specifications
Experience
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired
Entry level.
Education
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired
Training
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired
Special Skills
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired
Basic computer literacy skills such as keyboarding, using a mouse, and navigating sites.
Licensure
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired
SLP-CCC; BLS Certification Within 14 Days of Hire; SLP
Key Responsibilities
Evaluates patients, establishes measurable functional goals, delivers treatment according to the plan of care, and documents interventions and progress. Plans for discharge, communicates findings with patients and caregivers, and may support staff and clinical students while contributing to improved healthcare delivery.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Mental Health Therapy — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 64% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Speech-Language Pathologist median $71k (middle half $63k–$83k)312 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Mississippi index 87.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathologist listings in Mississippi | 53 active | 7,453 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 12% remote · 64% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Speech-Language Pathologist pay trend | +4.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs
37 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
27 jobsAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
31 jobs · 28 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Speech Therapist SLP
$65 - $70 per hourHome Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Santa Clara
Up to $140,000Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,453 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Living in Columbus
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $206k
- Typical market rent
- $1,371/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.