No salary listed — similar Speech Language Pathologist roles pay ~$98k (median of 5 jobs)

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Ernest Health
Mesquite, Texas

Speech Language Pathologist-PRN

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

PRN inpatient rehab SLP. Stroke, brain/spinal cord injury, amputation, orthopedic recovery. Mesquite, TX.

Join Ernest Health as a Speech Language Pathologist – PRN, Inpatient Rehab in Mesquite, Texas, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Wellness programs
  • Retention programs
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Career advancement opportunities

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Ernest Health as a Speech Language Pathologist – PRN, Inpatient Rehab.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. They integrate the hospital's mission into daily practice while working within an interdisciplinary team to support patient recovery.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist and a BLS certification. Two years of experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting and ASHA certification are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Speech language pathologyPatient assessmentDiagnosisTreatment planningSwallowing therapyCognitive therapyCommunication therapyRehabilitationBLS certificationData entryRecord managementTime managementOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsInfection control

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 down 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 28 employers

CME allowance
60%
401k / retirement match
60%
Sign-on bonus
43%
Relocation assistance
23%
Loan repayment
10%

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About Ernest Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Mesquite, Texas
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Wellness programs
Retention programs
Professional growth opportunities
Career advancement opportunities