Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistNo nightsPer Diem

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Job Description

Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Speech Therapist (SLP) in Tulsa, OK.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.

People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.

Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

Hillcrest Medical Center is a 656-bed hospital that includes The Alexander Burn Center, The Peggy V. Helmerich Women’s Health Center, Kaiser Rehabilitation Center, the latest technology for the treatment of cancer, and the Oklahoma Heart Institute.

  • Demonstrate and implement knowledge of current trends and practices
  • Develop appropriate plans of care, treatment strategies, and goals for each patient
  • Communicate and document results of treatment, including patient progress toward established goals
  • Consistently promote a positive team environment through collaboration with other healthcare professionals

Job Requirements

Master or Doctorate degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Valid Oklahoma Speech-Language Pathology License

BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements

Certificate of Clinical Competence

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will develop and implement patient-specific treatment plans and goals. They will also collaborate with other healthcare professionals to document patient progress and promote a positive team environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master or Doctorate degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess a valid Oklahoma license. A BLS certification is required within 14 days of hire, and a Certificate of Clinical Competence is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient care planningClinical documentationPatient assessmentHealthcare communication

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 48% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution32 jobs · 31 employers

12
<$105k
6
$105k-125k
5
$125k-145k
8
$145k-165k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 31 employers

401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
56%
Loan repayment
11%
Sign-on bonus
8%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$65-$80/hr
#2

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Thera Peds · Pawtucket, Rhode Island

$61.5-$75.75/hr
#3

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$65-$75/hr
#4

Speech Therapist

$65-$75/hr
+ 40 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 70% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,765 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Tulsa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$222k
Typical market rent
$1,287/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.2
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Tulsa, OK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Hillcrest Healthcare System

Hospitals and Health Care
Tulsa, OK
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Career growth opportunities
Wellness resources
Education support
Financial well-being support
Supportive, inclusive culture