Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatrics
Listed compensation
$73k-$109k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Essentia Health as a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist – No Call, M-F Day Shift in Brainerd, Minnesota, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $72,717 - $109,075
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Contributions
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Annual Continuing Education Budget
- Licensure Expense Reimbursement
- Rehabilitation Career Ladder
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Essentia Health in Brainerd, Minnesota, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate, plan, and implement care for pediatric patients regarding speech, language, cognition, and swallowing. They are also responsible for administrative duties, including documentation, billing, and participating in staff education or committee groups.
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 46 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% have no call, 87% require no weekends.
Essentia Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 184 active listings.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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 609 active Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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- No nights
- Includes call
- Includes weekends