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Nacogdoches, Texas

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

A Speech/Language Pathologist shall plan, direct and perform Speech/Language Pathology evaluations and care plans individualized to meet the need of each patient.

Care plans shall be developed that promote restoration of function, restoration and/or development of language and cognitive skills, education of the patient and their families about rehabilitation principles, restoration and/or development of oral skills and swallowing function and interventions that restore communication skills.

Responsibilities include the supervision of Speech/Language Pathology students, and volunteers. Speech/Language Pathologists also participate in scheduling of patient treatments, multidisciplinary care planning and patient education, and team support of other areas of service besides their assigned home department.

Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Nacogdoches Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and

programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status: Nacogdoches Medical Center has been serving the East Texas community for nearly 50 yearswith a focus on caring for patients and a strong team environment.

Service lines at the hospital include obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology (including a cath lab and electrophysiology capabilities), cancer care, neuroscience (Brainlab technology and stroke treatments) and weight loss surgery. Theseservices help the medical center provide treatment options close to home for patients. Join our team!

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will perform evaluations and develop individualized care plans to restore communication, cognitive, and swallowing functions. They are also responsible for supervising students and volunteers while collaborating with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology and possess a Texas license or temporary license. Additionally, a BCLS certification is required within three months of the hire date.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Speech pathology evaluationsLanguage skill developmentCognitive skill developmentOral skills trainingSwallowing function therapyCommunication skills restorationStudent supervisionTeam collaboration

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 44% have no call, 64% 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 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

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution36 jobs · 28 employers

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<$100k
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$100k-120k
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$120k-140k
10
$140k-160k
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$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
60% this job
Sign-on bonus
17% this job
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$61.5-$75.75/hr
#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Nacogdoches

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$255k
Typical market rent
$1,075/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
None
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

Sign-on bonus may qualify
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education
Health savings accounts
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program