Speech-Language Pathologist, Pediatric Therapy Center (Full Time)
Listed compensation
$37.43/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Benefis is one of Montana’s largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit. At Benefis, we work hard to support our employees in every aspect of their careers by offering outstanding benefits and compensation, state-of-the-art facilities, and multiple growth opportunities. The only thing missing is you!
Responsible for administration and direct application of speech/language pathology treatment modalities as prescribed by a referring physician. Evaluates, plans, directs, and treats all patients referred to speech/language. Will also provide supervision of students.
Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations. Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.
Will perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned. Will follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations and procedures of any licensing board or agency. Must comply with all Benefis Health System’s organization policies and procedures.
Education/License/Experience Requirements
Holds a Master’s degree from an approved college or school of speech/language pathology.
Current State Licensure in Speech Pathology (as Speech Pathologist). May work on an active temporary permit for those who are in their clinical fellowship year or clinical practicum and/or who are waiting to take the national examination. Must complete this requirement within one year.
- Knowledge of principals and practice of speech pathology.
- Performance of technical skills related to speech pathology.
- Knowledge of infection control, sterile technique and related impact on rehabilitative medicine practice and equipment.
- Current BLS certification.
- Exemption Wage
- Non-Exempt
- Starting Wage
- $37.43/hourly
- Actual offered wage is based on applicable experience
Key Responsibilities
The speech-language pathologist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and providing direct treatment to patients as prescribed by a physician. Additionally, the role involves supervising students and adhering to all organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in speech-language pathology and possess current state licensure or an active temporary permit. A current BLS certification and knowledge of infection control and sterile techniques are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Montana is 94.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 55% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.0 / 10 · above average in speech-language pathology | ranked against 7,579 Speech-Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $78k | Speech-Language Pathologist median $104k (middle half $94k–$114k)300 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$82k in purchasing power | Montana index 94.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All speech-language pathologist listings in Montana | 19 active | 7,662 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 55% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $7k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,154 in the last 30 days | 751 the 30 days before (+54%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist pay trend (all specialties) | +3.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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