Pays $34-$46.5/hr — Speech Language Pathologist market median is ~$122k (42 jobs)
Speech Therapist - Inpatient Rehab / Home Health | Full-Time
About the Role
Day shifts, full-time. Inpatient rehab and home health. Sioux Falls, SD.
Join Sanford Health as a Speech Therapist – Inpatient Rehab / Home Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $33.99 - $46.49/hour.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Key Responsibilities
Administers speech and language evaluations to diagnose and treat patients with speech and swallowing disorders. Develops individualized treatment plans and monitors disease progression to adjust therapies accordingly.
Requirements
Requires a state license as a Speech-Language Pathologist and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. A Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Speech Therapist - Inpatient Rehab / Home Health | Full-Time position at Sanford Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Speech-Language Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
In South Dakota, Speech-Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$124k across 23 listings, vs ~$99k nationally (6,611 listings).
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
South Dakota's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state — South Dakota ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$84k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Speech Language Pathologist roles.
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