Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Acute Care (Casual) - Fargo

Essentia Health

1 month ago

Fargo, North Dakota$71.9K - $107.9KCasualPathology

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Essentia Health as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Acute Care (Casual) - Fargo in United States.

Key Responsibilities

based interventions, provide patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload. Provide all ancillary/administrative

Requirements

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

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $71.9K - $107.9K

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Casual position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Essentia Health in United States.

Key Skills

Speech TherapyEvaluationTreatment PlanningEvidence-Based InterventionsPatient EducationCaregiver EducationDischarge PlanningDocumentationBillingScheduling ManagementCommunicationSupervisionMultidisciplinary CollaborationClinical InstructionASHA Standards Compliance

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Acute Care (Casual) - Fargo at Essentia Health a 4.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pathology speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

This Pathology position at Essentia Health is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.

Compensation Analysis

Essentia Health lists compensation for this speech-language pathologist position at $34k to $51k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Fargo, North Dakota.

Why This Position Stands Out

Transparent compensation ($34k–$51k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Speech Therapy, Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Evidence-Based Interventions, Patient Education, Caregiver Education, Discharge Planning, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves evaluating, planning, treating, and implementing care for patients regarding speech, language, cognition, and swallowing, while also managing all administrative duties for a full caseload. This includes providing education, discharge planning, documentation, billing, and collaborat...

Benefits package: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Disability insurance, 401k plan with employer contributions, Training and tuition reimbursement, Educational programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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