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HealthPartners Clinic Stillwater
Saint Louis Park, Minnesota

Pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist, Float

Speech-Language PathologistNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$36.37-$54.55/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday3-day week · 3×8s

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

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Job Description

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Speech and Language Pathologist (Float) to join our Pediatric Rehab team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary

The Speech Pathologist is responsible for assuring that the PNHS values of Head + Heart, Together, are achieved through daily departmental operations. This includes, but is not limited to, direct patient care, professional growth and development, outcome/competency assessment, compliance with regulatory standards (JCAHO, OSHA, professional organizations, and other regulatory agencies); and participating in process improvements to advance patient care outcomes and satisfaction.

The Rehabilitation Services Speech Pathologist will communicate timely, clearly and in a professional manner with staff, patients, patient family members, physicians, and other internal/external customers. The staff member will demonstrate skills in listening, conflict management, system problem solving, decision-making and process improvement. Therapists will practice in compliance with professional standards and professional code of ethics.

Therapists in the development track will partner with their leader(s) to discuss ways in which the therapist can improve departmental performance through activities involving community events, presentations, and program/department improvement initiatives. The therapist will be given protected time to execute these activities.

Positions may require some weekend and holiday shifts as determined.

Work Schedule

  • 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
  • Schedule built out 2-3 months in advance
  • Locations include: Saint Louis Park, Maple Grove, Burnsville
  • Generally scheduled for three 8-hour shifts per week
  • Monday through Friday, daytime hours with the possibility of a Saturday shift
  • Days and locations may vary to support staffing and patient care needs across pediatric rehabilitation sites

Required Qualifications

  • Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Master’s or Doctorate degree in Speech Language Pathology (Communication Disorders)
  • Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Licensed with the Minnesota Department of Health.
  • Required membership in professional organization American

Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) with either Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) or Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY-SLP).

  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Proficient with communication and data processing equipment.
  • Proficient in clinical apparatus related to area of expertise.
  • Proficient in organization electronic medical record software.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Recommend experience as a Speech Pathologist preferably in a medical setting.
  • Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • NA
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Exhibit leadership qualities and serve as a professional role model within the clinic demonstrating excellent communication skills, strong drive for results, motivation of others and a high degree of integrity and trust.

Benefits

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Pathologist provides direct pediatric patient care and ensures departmental operations align with organizational values. They also participate in process improvements, maintain regulatory compliance, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctorate degree in Speech Language Pathology and possess a valid Minnesota license. Additionally, ASHA membership with CCC-SLP or CFY-SLP certification is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical assessment

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 57% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

What does the Pediatrics market look like in Minnesota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pediatrics (speech-language pathology)ranked against 629 Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$76k–$113kPediatrics median $98k (middle half $90k–$120k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$96k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Minnesota7 active637 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 57% no call · 40% no weekends40 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
Pediatrics pay trend+3.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
HealthPartners Clinic Stillwatersilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index29 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (629 Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist, Float at HealthPartners Clinic Stillwater a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) — ranked against 629 active Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs
11
<$115k
0
$115k-125k
3
$125k-135k
4
$135k-145k
2
$146k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs
401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
38%
Sign-on bonus
19%
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Dragonfly Cares · Dix Hills, New York

$65-$90/hr
#2

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) On-CallPer Diem

Links Healthcare · Carmichael, California

$65-$70/hr
#3

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

$68 per hour
#4

Speech Language Pathologist PRN

$43.09-$66.47/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 629 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About HealthPartners Clinic Stillwater

Hospitals and Health Care
Bloomington, Minnesota
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Retirement program
Time away from work
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Onsite clinic

Living in St. Louis Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$396k
Typical market rent
$1,851/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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