Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem
Listed compensation
$53/hour
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing, and administering of speech therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician.
Administers treatments and speech agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.
Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. BCH features a variety of care settings including sub-acute rehab and outpatient, and long term care.
WILL TRAIN ON (Modified Barium Swallow). NEW GRADS WELCOME!
Key Responsibilities
The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates, plans, and administers speech therapy treatments as prescribed by a physician. They assist patients in restoring function and reaching their maximum level of performance following injury or disease.
Requirements
The role is open to new graduates and provides training on Modified Barium Swallow procedures. Candidates must be prepared to work in various care settings including sub-acute rehab and long-term care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 65% have no call, 35% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $111k | Speech-Language Pathology median $101k (middle half $94k–$130k)19 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$111k in purchasing power | Nevada index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Nevada | 43 active | 6,960 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 65% no call · 35% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment7,708 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +6.4% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$111k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs
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Benefits & Perks
33 jobs · 29 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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$68 per hourWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,902 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About
Living in Boulder City
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $480k
- Typical market rent
- $1,567/mo
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.