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Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - PRN

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

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Job Description

Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve.

Are you a dedicated and compassionate clinician seeking a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in people's lives? Look no further! Our state-of-the-art rehabilitation hospital in Rio Rancho, NM is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to join our dynamic and thriving healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care, and we want YOU to be a vital part of our team.

Click here to watch a video and learn more about what it is to be a part of the ClearSky Rehabilitation team.

What We Offer

  • Your Path to a Rewarding Career Starts Here!
  • Competitive Compensation
  • 401k Matching
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Career Advancement
  • Inclusive and Supportive Culture
  • Work Life Balance

Employee Recognition Program

  • As a Speech Language Pathologist you will assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders while integrating company values into daily practice.
  • This position will work Day shifts PRN (as needed).
  • Essential job functions include but are not limited to:

Responsible for administration and direct application of Speech Language Pathology treatment modalities as prescribed by a licensed physician performing patient assessments, establishing plan of care, and preparing discharge plans.

Assesses educational and cultural needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and communicate accordingly to promote maximum benefit of care.

Coordinates with interdisciplinary team on patient needs, dietary requirements, treatment modifications, and progress.

Completes patient documentation in a thorough, timely, and efficient manner.

Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.

Requirements for Consideration

While we are open to recent graduates, two (2) years of direct patient care experience in rehabilitation hospital setting is preferred.

  • Current state licensure in Speech Language Pathology.
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA or Clinical Fellowship Year status or equivalent preferred.
  • Basic Life Support/CPR card required.

We value our employee’s skills, talents and input. We believe in maintaining hospital environments where employees are valued, treated with dignity, respected, provided educational and training opportunities recognized and rewarded. These values are included in our competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will assess, diagnose, and treat various communication and swallowing disorders while developing and implementing patient care plans. They will also coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and effective treatment outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold current state licensure in Speech Language Pathology and a Basic Life Support/CPR card. While recent graduates are welcome, two years of direct patient care experience in a rehabilitation setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningDischarge PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationSafety ProtocolsCommunication DisordersCognitive TherapyVoice TherapyFluency TherapyClinical Documentation

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 44% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution33 jobs · 29 employers

10
<$100k
7
$100k-120k
5
$120k-140k
10
$140k-160k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
61%
Loan repayment
14%
Sign-on bonus
11%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$65-$80/hr
#2

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Thera Peds · Pawtucket, Rhode Island

$61.5-$75.75/hr
#3

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$65-$75/hr
#4

Speech Therapist

$65-$75/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Rio Rancho

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$343k
Typical market rent
$1,915/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Albuquerque, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About ClearSky Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albuquerque, New Mexico
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401k Matching
Professional Development Opportunities
Health and Wellness Programs
Career Advancement
Work Life Balance
Employee Recognition Program