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Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$51.81 hourly

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Join our team in order to prevent, assess, alleviate or correct communication, swallowing or other speech related disorders. Responsible for evaluating patient needs, conducting diagnostic tests/procedures, establishing treatment plans and providing treatments/services accordingly.

Responsible for independent therapist functions and delegated therapies which may be performed in collaboration with other health care team members or may be delegated by the therapist to the patient or other informal care givers who reside with the patient.

In cooperation with other health professionals, the SLP will develop and implement specialized treatment programs as appropriate to meet patient needs.

Schedule & Pay

  • $51.81 hourly
  • Per Diem | 0-16 hours every two weeks
  • Every 4th weekend, 8 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. Saturdays and 8-Noon Sundays
  • Additional hours may be available.

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Communication Disorders from an accredited university required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider card per established policy required.
  • Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Current State of Minnesota Registration (to include a CFY Temporary License from the State of Minnesota required.
  • Certificate of Clinical Competencies (CCCs) from ASHA or certification upon completion of Clinical Fellowship Year required.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves preventing, assessing, alleviating, or correcting communication, swallowing, or other speech-related disorders through evaluation, diagnostic testing, and treatment provision. The Speech Language Pathologist will also develop and implement specialized treatment programs in cooperation with other health professionals.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Speech Language PathologySwallowing DisordersTreatment PlanningPatient EvaluationHealthcare Team CollaborationBLS CertificationASHA CCCs

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist at Centra Care a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,763 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 40% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 27 employers

CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
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Loan repayment
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

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  • On-site
  • Includes weekends