Pays $32.5-$52/hrSpeech Language Pathologist market median is ~$90k (43 jobs) · Above average in Speech Language Pathology for work-life (6.2/10, vs 5,983 in this specialty)

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Sanford Health
Luverne, Minnesota

Speech Language Pathologist - Full Time

Speech-Language Pathologist Above average in Speech Language PathologyNo nightsFull-Time
Posted 4mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time SLP in Luverne, MN. Flexible scheduling, $5k sign-on, PSLF eligible. Salary $68,000-$108,000.

Join Sanford Health as a Speech Language Pathologist – Sign-On Bonus, Flexible in Luverne, Minnesota. 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: $32.69 - $51.92/hour.
  • Signing bonus: $5,000.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Reasonable productivity expectations
  • Mentorship and professional growth

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Sanford Health in Luverne, Minnesota.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist administers evaluations and tests to diagnose speech, language, and swallowing disorders. They develop and implement individualized treatment plans while monitoring patient progress and adjusting care accordingly.

Requirements

Candidates must hold the appropriate education level and state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist. A Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA is preferred, and Basic Life Support certification is required within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Speech therapyLanguage evaluationSwallowing disorder treatmentClinical diagnosisTreatment planningPatient assessmentDocumentationRehabilitationConsultationClinical practice guidelines

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist - Full Time at Sanford Health a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 5,983 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts, flexible scheduling.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 43 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.2/10 on work-life balance for Speech Language Pathologist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 43 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

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$135k-155k

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Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs

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#1

Speech Language Pathologist

Hospital for Special Surgery · New York, New York

$127K - $147K
#2

Speech Language Pathologist

PACS · Napa, California

Starting at $70+/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist - Adult Neuro - Polinsky Clinic, Duluth (FT)

$73k-$109k
#4

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) West Hempstead - $3,500 Sign On Bonus

$90k-$105k
+ 7 more · ranked by pay
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About Sanford Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sioux Falls, SD
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 Sign on Bonus
Flexible scheduling
Reasonable productivity expectations
Federal student loan forgiveness (PSLF)
Mentorship and professional growth
Day shifts