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Jackson, Michigan

Full-time Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist Top 25% in Speech Language PathologyFull-Time

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Otterbein Jackson - Jackson, MI 49202Position Type: Full TimeFunctional Pathways is currently hiring at our newest location, Otterbein Jackson in Jackson, MI, for a full-time Speech Language Pathologist.

About Us

Otterbein Jackson, located in Jackson, MI, is a trusted senior living community offering skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and assisted living services.

As part of the Otterbein SeniorLife organization, the community is dedicated to providing compassionate, person-centered care while fostering a supportive environment for both residents and team members.

The surrounding Jackson area offers a welcoming small-city atmosphere with local parks, restaurants, shopping, and easy access to major highways connecting Ann Arbor and Lansing.

Working at Otterbein Jackson provides the opportunity to make a meaningful difference alongside a dedicated healthcare team while enjoying the charm and convenience of the Jackson community.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary: The Speech-Language Pathologist shall conduct screenings, evaluations, re-evaluations, discharge planning, and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the physician.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines. Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.

Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for conducting screenings, evaluations, and discharge planning for residents. They will also revise plans of care under the supervision of a physician.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program. An active state license and relevant certifications are required for the role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

EvaluationCare PlanningClinical DocumentationOrganizational SkillsWritten Communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-time Speech Language Pathologist at Functional Pathways a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,328 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, 8% are remote, 74% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs

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<$110k
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$110k-130k
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$130k-150k
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$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
8%
Loan repayment
8%
PSLF eligible
4%

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Speech Language Pathology

Living in Jackson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k
Typical market rent
$1,175/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.8
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Jackson, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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