Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) | Acute Care Rehabilitation | $83.2K-$114K
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$83k-$114k
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Job Description
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) | Acute Care Rehabilitation | $83.2K-$114K
Full-Time | Onsite | Ada, OK
- Dana Gudermuth
- Senior Recruiter | Heartline Staffing
- Call or Text: (314) 526-0706
- Email: Dana@heartlinestaffing.com
Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Dana directly at (314) 526-0706.
Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for a full-time, onsite opportunity in Ada, Oklahoma. This position supports patients with speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders within a 159-bed acute-care hospital serving Ada, Pontotoc County and the surrounding south-central Oklahoma communities.
The Speech-Language Pathologist will evaluate patients, develop individualized plans of care and deliver evidence-based interventions across diverse patient populations. This role works collaboratively with patients, families and the broader care team to support patient progress, education, discharge planning and positive clinical outcomes.
Position Overview
- Evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments
- Develop individualized plans of care based on patient needs
- Implement evidence-based speech-language pathology interventions
- Collaborate with patients and families throughout treatment
- Document and communicate patient progress
- Adjust treatment plans based on patient response and progress
- Provide patient and family education and counseling to support outcomes
- Assist with discharge planning
- Supervise clinical fellows, students and support personnel in accordance with professional standards
Compensation
- $83,200-$114,000
- Sign-On Bonus: No
- Relocation Assistance: None
Benefits
- Multiple Levels Of Medical, Dental And Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Short-Term And Long-Term Disability
- Paid Family Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Higher Education And Certification Tuition Assistance
- Loan Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Package And Company Match
- Mental, Physical And Financial Wellness Programs
- Free Gym Memberships
- Virtual Care Appointments
- Mental Health Services
- Discount Programs
- Ongoing Learning And Career Advancement Opportunities
Work Arrangement
- Full-Time
- Onsite In Ada, Oklahoma
- Travel Not Required
- Visa Sponsorship: No
Requirements
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology REQUIRED
- Licensed Speech Therapist with current licensure through the State Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology REQUIRED
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire REQUIRED
- Ability to work onsite in Ada, Oklahoma REQUIRED
Preferred
- Prior experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist Preferred
Not ready to formally apply? That's completely fine. Many Speech-Language Pathologists prefer a confidential conversation first.
Call or text Dana directly at (314) 526-0706.
Email: Dana@heartlinestaffing.com
Key Responsibilities
The Speech-Language Pathologist will evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders in an acute care setting. They will develop individualized care plans, document progress, and collaborate with the care team to ensure positive clinical outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Purple Cow Recruiting holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 279 active listings.
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $112k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Ada
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $189k≈ 2.3× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,071/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 14 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.