Pays $32.5-$52/hrSpeech Language Pathologist market median is ~$106k (25 jobs)

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Sanford Health
Estherville, Iowa

SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist - Estherville/Spirit Lake/Jackson - PRN

Speech-Language PathologistNo nightsPer Diem
Posted 4mo ago

About the Role

PRN Speech-Language Pathologist with Sanford Health. Travel between Estherville, IA and Jackson, MN. Day shift.

Join Sanford Health as a Speech-Language Pathologist – PRN, Travel Required in Estherville, Iowa. 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

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $32.50 - $52/hour.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Sanford Health in Estherville, Iowa.

Key Responsibilities

The SLP conducts speech and language evaluations to diagnose and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders. They develop individualized treatment plans and provide therapeutic exercises while ensuring all clinical standards and regulatory requirements are met.

Requirements

Candidates must have the appropriate education for state licensure and be a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of practice. BLS certification is required, and ASHA certification or CFY status is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Speech-Language PathologyPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningSwallowing Disorder TreatmentCognitive TherapyClinical DocumentationPatient MonitoringInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationRegulatory Compliance

Work-Life Balance Overview

This SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist - Estherville/Spirit Lake/Jackson - PRN position at Sanford Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Speech-Language Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In Iowa, Speech-Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$102k across 62 listings, vs ~$99k nationally (6,611 listings).

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

Iowa's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100) — Iowa ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Speech Language Pathologist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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