Speech Therapist - PRN

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

Compensation

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Per Diem
Call expectations
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Weekends
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Job Description

Diagnoses and treats speech and language problems, and engages in scientific
study of human communication. Evaluates speech and language skills as related to
educational, medical, social, and psychological factors. Plans, directs, or
conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency
of individuals with communication problems of organic and nonorganic etiology.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a
variety of tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of
creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a
unit/department. Master's degree in speech-language pathology and may require a
certificate of clinical competence in speech-language pathology (CCC). Also
expected to meet certain state licensing requirements. Familiar with a variety
of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnoses and treats speech and language disorders while evaluating communication skills across various settings. Plans and conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency for individuals with organic and nonorganic conditions.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in speech-language pathology and adherence to state licensing requirements. Possession of a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) may be required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Speech therapyLanguage therapyCommunication assessmentClinical evaluationPatient diagnosisTreatment planning

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution33 jobs · 27 employers

12
<$105k
7
$105k-120k
5
$120k-135k
7
$135k-150k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
67%
Relocation assistance
21%
Loan repayment
17%
Sign-on bonus
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$60-$75/hr
#2

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$65-$75/hr
#3

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$60-$70/hr
#4

Speech-Language Pathologist

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Odessa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$268k
Typical market rent
$1,553/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Odessa, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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