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Pascagoula, Mississippi

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), PRN

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

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Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist

Singing River- Acute Inpatient Rehab

Job Type: PRN - Must have weekday and weekend availability.

Singing River is experiencing increased census in our Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit and is looking to grow our team!

Come be part of a top-performing rehabilitation unit and a collaborative interdisciplinary team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.

Join us and make a difference while working alongside an experienced team in a growing rehabilitation program!

At Singing River, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Speech Language Pathologist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Speech Language Pathologist Position Summary

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats individuals with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders, supporting patient recovery and communication improvement.

Essential Functions

  • Assess speech, language, and swallowing abilities.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans based on patient needs.
  • Provide education to patients and families regarding therapy goals.
  • Document evaluations, treatments, and patient progress accurately.
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams on care coordination.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

  • Strong communication skills and clinical judgement required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Education: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
  • Experience: Experience in acute or rehab setting preferred.
  • License: Current SLP license and ASHA certification.
  • Certifications: CPR certification required.

What We Offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

LifePoint is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess a current SLP license and ASHA certification. CPR certification and strong clinical judgment are also required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Speech therapyLanguage therapySwallowing disorder treatmentVoice therapyPatient assessmentTreatment planningClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient education

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 47 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 60% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedSpeech-Language Pathology median $101k (middle half $93k–$117k)26 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMississippi index 87.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Mississippi48 active6,880 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 60% no call · 53% no weekends47 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+3.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

16 jobs
3
<$100k
9
$100k-115k
0
$115k-130k
4
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs
401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
36%
Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
27%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language Pathologist - SLP

Eleutheria · Castle Rock, Colorado

$50-$65/hr
#2

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)Contract

Adelphi Staffing · Frederick, Maryland

$65/hr
#3

Speech Pathologist, Fitchburg Campus, 40 Hours, Days

$35.34-$63.61/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health

$47.26-$63.26/hr
+ 28 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,786 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Lifepoint Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Gallatin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Employee Well-being programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, discount programs)
Professional Development opportunities

Living in Pascagoula

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$145k
Typical market rent
$1,091/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.0
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.

BEA 2024 · Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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