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Sierra Vista, Arizona

Speech Language Pathologist | $93.6K–$114.4K + Sign-On Bonus

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$94k-$114k

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Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist

Salary Range: $93,600 - $114,400 | Sign-On Bonus Available

Your Heartline Staffing Contact

  • Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN | Chief Operating Officer
  • Heartline Staffing
  • Call/Text: 272-230-3157
  • Email: elizabeth@heartlinestaffing.com
  • LinkedIn: Connect with Elizabeth

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary Range: $93,600 - $114,400
  • Sign-On Bonus: Yes - amount not specified
  • Relocation Package: None

Benefits Listed in the Requisition

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement
  • Paid time off

Location & Position Details

  • Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635
  • Work Arrangement: In-Person
  • Travel Required: No

Position Summary

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats individuals with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders, supporting patient recovery and communication improvement.

Essential Functions

  • 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.

Mandatory Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a program accredited by the Education Standards Board, or whose practice meets ASHA certification requirements. REQUIRED
  • Meet the education and experience requirements for the Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA. REQUIRED
  • Current and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the state where services are rendered. REQUIRED
  • ASHA certification, as listed in the job description. REQUIRED
  • CPR certification. REQUIRED
  • Strong communication skills and clinical judgment. REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

  • Rehabilitation or acute care experience.

Ready to Apply?

  • Apply through this posting or contact Elizabeth directly regarding the Speech Language Pathologist position.
  • Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
  • Chief Operating Officer | Heartline Staffing

Equal Opportunity Employer

Heartline Staffing is committed to equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders. They are responsible for developing treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with healthcare teams.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Speech therapyLanguage therapySwallowing disorder treatmentVoice therapyPatient assessmentTreatment planningClinical documentationPatient education

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Purple Cow Recruiting holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 260 active listings.

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 55% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$94k–$114kSpeech-Language Pathology median $101k (middle half $86k–$120k)157 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$103k in purchasing powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Arizona146 active6,972 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 55% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Purple Cow Recruitingsilver tier, 74/100Top Employers work-life index260 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 23 employers
9
<$100k
2
$100k-120k
5
$120k-140k
12
$140k-160k
2
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
74%
CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
22% this job
Relocation assistance
22% this job
Loan repayment
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$65-$80/hr
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$70-$80/hr
#3

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$61.5-$75.75/hr
#4

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$65-$75/hr
+ 28 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,860 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Sierra Vista

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$283k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,287/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.2
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.