Sanford Health logo
Sanford Health
Ottumwa, Iowa

Speech Language Pathologist - Skilled Nursing - PRN

Speech-Language Pathologist Above average in Speech Language PathologyNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$32.5-$52/hr

Confirm guaranteed pay, incentives and eligibility with the employer.

Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

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:
Day (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
Compensation:
Salary Range: $32.50 - $52.00
Union Position:
No
Department Details
Summary
Administers speech and language evaluations, tests or examinations to diagnose and plan treatments for clients/patients/residents with various speech problems and swallowing disorders. Assesses clients/patients/residents with various speech, language, cognitive or swallowing problems and develops individualized treatment plans based on clinical diagnoses.
Job Description
Provides speech and language services to clients/patients/residents; monitors disease progression and adjusts treatments accordingly. Instructs clients/patients/residents in practicing speech and language therapeutic exercises; provides consultation for clients/patients/residents working through speech and language treatment processes. Ensures all speech and language related standards, policies, protocols and quality requirements are met. May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders. Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements. Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization. Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health. Will be interacting with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to: providers, case managers, third party payers, public organizations, etc. May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide client/patient/resident care, treatment, or other services. Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership. Performs other related duties as requested by manager. Based on assigned area, work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care and home health care environments when applicable.
Qualifications
Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.

Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Speech-Language Pathologist. When working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred by GSS Facilities): Holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) or currently working on Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY). When applicable, may require valid driver's license. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth. org.

Key Responsibilities

Administers speech and language evaluations to diagnose and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders. Develops individualized treatment plans and monitors disease progression while ensuring compliance with clinical standards.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Speech therapyLanguage evaluationSwallowing disorder treatmentCognitive therapyPatient assessmentTreatment planningClinical documentationPatient educationSupervisionRegulatory compliance

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 57% have no call, 70% 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 Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs

5
<$110k
6
$110k-130k
9
$130k-150k
3
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
77%
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
19%
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech-Language Pathologist (Per Diem, Evaluations Only)Per Diem

Aspire Educational Services · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$75-$80/hr
#2

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Part time

Benchmark Human Services · Bridgeport, Connecticut

$65-$80/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

$45-$75/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Home Health

starting at $65/hr
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Speech Language Pathology

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • No nights