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Reliant Rehabilitation
Jefferson, Iowa

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$56-$59/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 22m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Overview

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When you join Reliant’s therapy team, you join a team that makes a very real impact in the lives of the patients and residents we serve. As a leading rehab therapy provider for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), Reliant therapists provide necessary rehabilitation services for our most vulnerable population. As a Reliant therapist, you also have the opportunity to advance your career through our continuing education platform, climbing our clinical ladder and utilizing the opportunity to serve with others who are working at the top of their discipline. Our executive team started their own careers as therapists working with patients, and we take great pride in promoting from within the company. We also have a team of clinicians who provide continuing training, as well as systems and proven protocols to help ensure everyone is providing therapy in the most effective way for the patients and the most compliant way to help ensure our SNF partners are covered. Why Reliant:

Reliant is the largest independent rehab therapy provider to skilled nursing facilities and long-term acute hospitals (LTACHs)

  • Great Corporate Support
  • Therapy company ran by Therapists with decades of experience
  • A company that desires for you to grow as a therapist and as a leader in our industry

Currently in 38+ states in approximately 850 buildings with plenty of opportunities that fit any therapists needs in location, schedule, or development

Reliant Benefits May Include

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Multiple plans to choose from
  • Life Insurance (Free and add-on)
  • 401K
  • PTO (Increased over time)
  • Competitive Pay Packages
  • Voluntary Short Term and Long Term Disability
  • CEU Courses provided by CEU 360
  • Tuition Repayment Programs
  • Clinical Leadership Support
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Average Compensation Range: FT $34.56- $38.55/ hr PRN $43.09- $53.10
  • Please note this range is an estimate and may vary based on experience

Responsibilities

Speech Language Pathologist

Summary

Provide Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Therapy and related services for patients while maintaining positive levels of interaction with facilities and clients in accordance with the principles and practices of Speech-Language Pathology therapy and within Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines. Provide quality patient care including screening and evaluation of patients, development of initial and ongoing treatment plans of care, discharge plan, and case management responsibilities. Maintain professional conduct that represents Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality and service in all interactions with clients, including positive levels of interaction and rapport with facilities and clients. Adhere to all state and federal regulations regarding speech-language pathology therapy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Optimize communication, cognitive-linguistic abilities, and swallowing skills of patients by providing, directing, and/or overseeing speech therapy

Build a strong Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) therapy program

Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities.

Maintain valid state license. Maintain awareness of issues related to the profession of speech-language pathology therapy and the health care environment.

Understands various relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, as well as clinically appropriate means/modes of delivery. Provide quality care as well as reasonable goals and outcomes within the guidelines.

Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a facility

Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English: instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports

Qualifications

Interested in learning about us or other opportunities? Please visit our website.*complete job description available upon request

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningCognitive-Linguistic TherapySwallowing TherapyClinical DocumentationRegulatory ComplianceInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 80% have no call, 95% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution12 jobs

3
<$110k
0
$110k-130k
4
$130k-150k
4
$150k-170k
1
$171k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
50% this job
Sign-on bonus
20%
Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Pathologist II, Acute

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$58.71-$82.19/hr
#2

Speech Language Therapist / SLP (Home Health)

Mission Healthcare · Reno, Nevada

$70-$80/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist

$60-$75/hr
#4

Full -Time Private School Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

$65-$75/hr
+ 10 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

Living in Jefferson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$184k
Median resident rent
$754/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Reliant Rehabilitation

Hospitals and Health Care
Plano, Texas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life Insurance (Free and add-on)
401K
PTO (Increased over time)
Competitive Pay Packages
Voluntary Short Term and Long Term Disability
CEU Courses provided by CEU 360
Tuition Repayment Programs