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Vetter Senior Living
North Platte, Nebraska

PRN Speech Language Pathologist - North Platte, NE

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

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Job Description

Linden Court in North Platte, Nebraska is looking for a caring and motivated Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to become part of our dedicated healthcare team. We are guided by our mission of "Dignity in Life," striving to provide exceptional care and meaningful experiences for every resident and patient we serve.

At Linden Court, you'll find more than just a job. We offer a supportive environment where team members are valued, encouraged to grow professionally, and empowered to make a difference every day. Our comprehensive benefits package

includes:

  • Competitive compensation
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match beginning at 3%
  • Tuition loan reimbursement opportunities
  • Professional development and career growth support
  • Positive, team-oriented workplace culture

As an SLP, you will work closely with residents, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to evaluate, develop, and implement individualized therapy programs. Your expertise will play an important role in helping individuals improve communication abilities, cognitive-linguistic skills, swallowing function, and overall quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and healthcare professionals to support optimal patient outcomes
  • Educate residents, patients, families, and caregivers on therapy goals and treatment approaches
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with professional standards

Qualifications

  • Current Nebraska Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) license
  • Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Professional integrity and a positive, solution-focused attitude
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative healthcare team

Join a workplace where your knowledge, compassion, and dedication are appreciated. You'll be surrounded by talented professionals who share a commitment to excellence and are passionate about improving lives.

Brookestone Rehabilitation, a member of the Vetter Senior Living family, has been recognized as one of the 2026 Great Places to Work® organizations.

Key Skills

Speech language pathologyCognitive-linguistic therapySwallowing disorder assessmentTreatment planningPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical documentation

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 40% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 28 employers

11
<$105k
7
$105k-125k
7
$125k-145k
9
$145k-165k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
61%
Loan repayment
11%
Sign-on bonus
8%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Thera Peds · Conifer, Colorado

$65-$80/hr
#2

Speech Language PathologistContract

Thera Peds · Pawtucket, Rhode Island

$61.5-$75.75/hr
#3

Speech Therapist, SLP, Fl

$65-$75/hr
#4

Speech Therapist

$65-$75/hr
+ 40 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,842 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in North Platte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$228k
Typical market rent
$1,327/mo
Residents’ average commute
13 min
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
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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About Vetter Senior Living

Hospitals and Health Care
Elkhorn, NE
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
401(k) retirement plan with company match beginning at 3%
Tuition loan reimbursement opportunities
Professional development and career growth support
Positive, team-oriented workplace culture