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Brainerd, Minnesota

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatrics

Speech-Language Pathologist 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsFull-Time

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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Posted 2mo ago

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

Pediatric carePatient evaluationSwallowing therapyCognitive therapyClinical supervisionASHA standards

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.

What does the Pediatrics market look like in Minnesota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 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 powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Minnesota9 active627 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 43% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS 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 listings1,158 in the last 30 days758 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 Healthsilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index153 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (616 Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs · 15 employers
6
<$95k
2
$95k-120k
6
$120k-145k
5
$145k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
53% this job
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
29% this job
Relocation assistance
29%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Pediatric Outpatient Speech Pathologist

MultiCare Health System · Federal Way, Washington

$49.36-$78.25/hr
#2

Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) or Clinical Fellow (SLP-CF)

Speechcom · Santa Clarita, California

$65-$75/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

$65-$75/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

$65-$75/hr
+ 17 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 616 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Essentia Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Duluth, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

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
PSLF Eligible

Living in Brainerd

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$320k≈ 4.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,011/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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