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Indianapolis, Indiana

Speech Pathologist - Acute Care Rehab

Speech-Language Pathologist Above average in Speech Language PathologyNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 3h ago · Verified live

Job Description

IU Health is looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and
significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals
who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their
team, and who seek excellence every day.

Location: Riley Hospital – Acute Care Rehab

Shift: 8am-4:30pm M-F; however, also weekend requirements. Weekend requirements:
6-7 weekend days every 6 months and one holiday a year.

Requirements

* Requires a Master's Degree from an accredited academic program in speech
pathology; or, if foreign trained, graduation from a speech pathology
education program outside the US with educationally equivalent coursework
accepted by Indiana PLA.
* Requires current license in the State of Indiana. 
* Requires a certificate of clinical competence awarded by the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or eligibility for this
certificate.
*  Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. 
* Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department
specialty according to patient care policies.

Roles and Responsibilities

Performs speech pathology services including diagnostic evaluations to determine
level of impairment. After administering the appropriate tests and measures, a
treatment plan is designed for improved communication and swallowing. Performs
direct patient care services including the supervision of support personnel and
students. Willingly participates in related activities in support of patient
care, education and department operations.

* Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than
3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the
largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members
at over 800 sites of care.
* IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U. S. News & World Report, Riley
Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country
by U. S. News & World Report.
* A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of
the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to
groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members
access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing
healthcare for all.
* With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with
Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way
through excellence.
* At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top
priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and
develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical
training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training
development.
* Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the
transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest
states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15
hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state.
We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful
work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with
a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Key Responsibilities

Performs speech pathology services including diagnostic evaluations to determine levels of impairment and designs treatment plans for communication and swallowing. Provides direct patient care and supervises support personnel and students while participating in department operations.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Treatment planningCommunication therapySwallowing therapyClinical supervision

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution21 jobs

6
<$105k
6
$105k-125k
5
$125k-145k
4
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

401k / retirement match
81%
CME allowance
71%
Loan repayment
19%
Sign-on bonus
10%
PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Speech Language Pathology

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Indianapolis city (balance)

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$229k
Typical market rent
$1,389/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Professional development opportunities
Leadership development
Cross-training development