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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 58m ago · Verified live

Job description

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City South 

Your experience matters

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City South is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

We are proud to provide exceptional care to our patients and the community we
serve – and that starts with supporting our team. We are committed to fostering
a positive work environment where teamwork thrives and every team member feels
valued. By providing resources and support to our team, we empower our staff to
deliver the high-quality care that our patients value and appreciate. Join a
team that invests in your growth and prepares you to be your very best!

How you’ll contribute

A Speech Language Pathologist who excels in this role will

* 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.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement

What we're looking for

* 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.

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City South is an inpatient acute
rehabilitation hospital jointly operated by Lifepoint Rehabilitation and Mercy.
Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, we serve our community by helping patients
on their journey to recover after serious illness or injury. We seek
enthusiastic professionals to provide superior care as part of our
interdisciplinary team – all within a welcoming environment.

EEOC Statement

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City South is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City South is committed to
Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with
all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will assess patient speech, language, and swallowing abilities to develop and implement effective treatment plans. They will also document patient progress and collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure coordinated care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess a current SLP license with ASHA certification. Additionally, a valid CPR certification is required, and experience in an acute or rehabilitation setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Speech therapyLanguage assessmentSwallowing assessmentTreatment planningPatient educationClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationAcute care

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 76% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Lifepoint Health

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match
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