Speech-Language Pathologist
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Job Description
The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) position is responsible for providing screening, evaluation, treatment, and education for those who demonstrate impairments of speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, fluency, and/or swallowing.
The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for adherence to and compliance with all American Speech-Language Pathology (ASHA) professional standards.
The attributes, characteristics or behaviors required for success in this job include: critical thinking, communication, problem solving, interpersonal skills, responsibility, professionalism, use of constructive feedback, effective use of time and resources, stress management, and commitment to learning.
Education: Master's in Speech Language Pathology Required.
Experience
At least one year experience in area of expertise preferred. Will work with clinical first year candidates.
Valid Florida Speech-Language Pathologist License required. BLS required.
Status: Per diem (PRN)
Key Responsibilities
The Speech-Language Pathologist provides screening, evaluation, and treatment for patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing impairments. They must ensure all clinical practices comply with ASHA professional standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and a valid Florida state license. A minimum of one year of experience is preferred, and BLS certification is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech-Language Pathologist at HENDRY COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,883 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, 4% are remote, 44% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 10% in speech language pathology | ranked against 6,883 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Speech-Language Pathology median $130k (middle half $101k–$151k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Florida | 429 active | 6,889 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 44% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 2% offer loan repayment448 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,596 in the last 30 days | 1,378 the 30 days before (+88%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +4.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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