Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatrics
Listed compensation
$73k-$109k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
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Job Description
Building Location
St Josephs - Rehabilitation
Department: 4003820 SPEECH THERAPY - SJMC
Job Description
Evaluates, plans, treats and implements care for pediatric patients in the areas of speech, language, cognition and swallowing accordance with professional standards of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) using any established Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Education Qualifications
- Master's degree from accredited speech and language pathology program
- In this role, you will work as a Speech Language Pathologist with our Pediatric population.
Key Responsibilities
Provides therapy evaluation, treatment planning, treatment, patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full caseload of patients
Provides all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties
Demonstrates appropriate communication, professionalism and supervision of support staff (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers) and complies with all organization policies.
- Complies with organization code of conduct
- Meets professional organization core values, code of ethics, &/or scope of practice
- Work where the patient need is highest (including flexing to other departments) when home department schedule allows
- Provide staff education, participate/lead committee groups, participate in staff onboarding/orientation
May serve as a clinical instructor, participate in department or therapy discipline committees, and complete credential/certification that would benefit patient care
Schedule is generally Monday - Friday day-shift. This role includes a weekend (Saturday and Sunday) on-call rotation approximately once every 4–6 weeks. On-call hours are generally in the mornings, averaging 4–6 hours per day based on census.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications
Current registration/license to practice speech-language pathology in the state of practice
Organizational Highlights
- Our mission and values are patient-centered, emphasizing the delivery of quality care
- An annual continuing education budget is provided to support therapists in advancing their education and clinical skills*
- Reimbursement for licensure expenses*
- A rehabilitation career ladder is in place to reward high-performing therapists*
Leadership opportunities including staff education, committee participation, and staff onboarding and mentorship.
Employment at Essentia Health qualifies you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Please refer to the U.S. Department of Education’s website for the most current information regarding PSLF
*Must meet minimum FTE requirements
FTE
1
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option
Shift Rotation
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
Shift End Time:
Weekends
Holidays
No
Call Obligation
No
Union
Union Posting Deadline:
Compensation Range
$72,716.80 - $109,075.20
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.
For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited speech and language pathology program. A current registration or license to practice speech-language pathology in the state of practice is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$91k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 43% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in pediatrics (speech-language pathology) | ranked against 616 Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$92k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Minnesota | 9 active | 627 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 43% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | US speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $7k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,158 in the last 30 days | 758 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +1.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Essentia Health | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index153 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatrics at Essentia Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) — ranked against 616 active Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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