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Trinity Rehab
Burlington, North Carolina

SLP/Speech Therapist-Burlington, NC

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$78K - $90K

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Speech Therapist (SLP)? Burlington, NC? PRN (As Needed)? Trinity Rehab – CCRC Setting

Trinity Rehab is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team on a PRN basis in Burlington, NC within a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) setting.

Position Overview

The Speech Therapist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats residents with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. This role works closely with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and treat residents with speech, language, voice, cognitive, and swallowing disorders
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and therapy team members
  • Provide education to patients and families
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and facility guidelines

Why Join Trinity Rehab?

  • Flexible PRN scheduling
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to work in a well-established CCRC setting
  • Competitive PRN rates

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Current North Carolina SLP license (or eligibility)
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred
  • Experience in skilled nursing, rehab, or CCRC setting preferred

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Speech EvaluationLanguage TherapyCognitive TherapySwallowing Disorder TreatmentTreatment PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationClinical Documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates SLP/Speech Therapist-Burlington, NC at Trinity Rehab a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,763 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% are remote, 40% have no call, 60% 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 North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 14 employers

13
<$95k
3
$95k-110k
0
$110k-125k
0
$125k-140k
7
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
27%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Therapist SLP

Light On Path · Los Angeles, California

$65.00 - $70.00 per hour
#2

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Contra CostaPer Diem

CVHCare · Contra Costa County, California

Up to $140,000
#3

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Oakland/Hayward

Up to $140,000
#4

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Santa Clara

Up to $140,000
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Speech Language Pathology listings

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

Living in Burlington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$258k≈ 3.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,284/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.2
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Burlington, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Trinity Rehab

Hospitals and Health Care
Red Bank, NJ
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible PRN scheduling
Supportive team environment