Pediatric Speech Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×9s

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Join Our Team at Avita Health System – Avita Galion Hospital

Avita Health System is proud to serve the communities of Crawford and Richland counties through three hospitals and numerous clinic locations. Over the past few years, we’ve tripled in size, now employing over 2,200 team members and more than 160 physicians and advanced practitioners. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to the people who depend on us.

We’re currently seeking a dedicated Pediatric Speech Pathologist to join our Speech & Audiology Department at our Galion location.

Position Overview

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) are responsible for providing appropriate evaluation, diagnosis, plan of care, and therapeutic interventions in the areas of speech and language, voice, fluency, social communication, and feeding/swallowing.

The SLP will work directly with patients, their families, and collaborate with healthcare providers and other professionals in providing education, counseling, and facilitation of additional care/intervention as needed.

Additionally, pediatric SLPs provide augmentative and alternative communication systems for individuals with severe expressive and or language comprehension disorders.

Qualifications

Required

  • Master’s degree from an approved school of speech/language pathology.
  • Current State Licensure in Speech Pathology (as Speech Pathologist).
  • BLS certification or obtained within 30 days of hire.
  • Knowledge of principals and practice of speech pathology.

Preferred

  • Previous experience working as a Speech Pathologist.
  • Certificate of competence from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.

Why Join the Avita Health System Team?

At Avita, we’re committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and empowering environment where every team member plays a vital role in delivering exceptional care to our communities. Whether you're on the front lines or behind the scenes, your work matters here.

What You Can Expect at Avita

  • A collaborative and engaged workplace culture
  • Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) to support work-life balance
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • 403(b) retirement plans with up to 4% employer match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Pharmacy discounts for employees
  • Free on-site parking
  • Opportunities for professional growth and internal advancement
  • Recognition programs, including the DAISY Nursing Award for excellence

Join a team that values your contributions and supports your career journey every step of the way.

Location: Avita Galion Hospital – Speech & Audiology Department

Avita Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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day shift (4 9 hour days and 4 hour day on Fridays)

Key Responsibilities

The Pediatric Speech Pathologist will evaluate, diagnose, and provide therapeutic interventions for speech, language, voice, fluency, and feeding/swallowing disorders. They will also collaborate with families and healthcare providers to facilitate care and implement augmentative communication systems.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric speech therapyEvaluation and diagnosisPlan of care developmentVoice therapyFluency therapyFeeding and swallowing therapyPatient educationCollaborationClinical documentation

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 36% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution33 jobs · 27 employers

9
<$100k
7
$100k-120k
5
$120k-140k
12
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
12%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language PathologistContract

Thera Peds · Pawtucket, Rhode Island

$61.5-$75.75/hr
#2

Full -Time Private School Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Strides Therapy and Educational Services · Frederick, Maryland

$65-$75/hr
#3

Speech Therapist, SLP, Fl

$65-$75/hr
#4

Speech Therapist

$65-$75/hr
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 600 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Galion

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$185k
Median resident rent
$803/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Avita Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Galion, Ohio
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Wages
Comprehensive Benefits
Generous PTO
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 4% Employer Match
Paid Parental Leave