Speech Language Pathologist Inpatient Rehabilitation

5 days ago
Pensacola, FloridaPer Diem / PRNPathology

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Ascension as a Speech Language Pathologist – Inpatient Rehabilitation, PRN in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • will open in July 2026 to provide continuous care for patients recovering from strokes, trauma, and other major injuries.
  • provide continuous care for patients recovering from strokes, trauma, and other major injuries.
  • provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
  • Provide information regarding appropriate support programs.

Requirements

  • Language Pathologist credentialed from the Florida Board of Speech
  • Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

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

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Ascension in United States.

Key Skills

Speech-language therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningClinical documentationDischarge planningPatient educationCounselingInpatient rehabilitationPerformance improvement
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist Inpatient Rehabilitation at Ascension a 2.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pathology speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

This Pathology position at Ascension is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Pensacola, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a speech-language pathologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Speech-language therapy, Patient evaluation, Treatment planning, Clinical documentation, Discharge planning, Patient education, Counseling, Inpatient rehabilitation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: The Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate and treat patients requiring speech-language therapy while maintaining clinical records. They will also educate patients and families on treatment plans and assist with the discharge process.

Benefits package: 403(b) Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Counseling and Peer Support, Spiritual Care, Stress Management Resources. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Pathology speech-language pathologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Ascension

Hospitals and Health Care
Indianapolis, IN
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Benefits & Perks

403(b) Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Counseling and Peer Support
Spiritual Care
Stress Management Resources
2.2

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (1)

Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

5d ago

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