Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

Explore Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) jobs for experienced professionals seeking meaningful work and competitive compensation. Speech-language pathologists assess and treat communication and swallowing disorders across settings such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, clinics, and home health. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including roles for accomplished clinicians, specialists, and leaders.

What Speech Language Pathologists Do

SLPs evaluate speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive-communication, and swallowing needs. They develop individualized treatment plans, track outcomes, counsel patients and families, and collaborate with physicians, educators, occupational therapists, and other care providers. Responsibilities vary by population, specialty, and workplace.

Popular SLP Specialties and Work Settings

Career paths may focus on adult neurogenic disorders, pediatric language development, autism and communication support, voice, fluency, dysphagia, or augmentative and alternative communication. Employers include acute-care hospitals, outpatient practices, rehabilitation facilities, schools, skilled nursing facilities, and telehealth providers. Advanced positions may include clinical supervision, program development, management, or director-level responsibilities.

Qualifications for Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

Requirements depend on the role and location. Many positions require a graduate degree in speech-language pathology, relevant clinical experience, and a state license. Employers may also seek a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP), specialty expertise, supervisory experience, or familiarity with specific patient populations and documentation systems. Review each posting for its exact qualifications.

Find $100K+ Speech Language Pathologist Opportunities

Compensation can vary based on experience, specialty, employer, location, and scope of responsibility. Browse Ladders for Speech Language Pathologist jobs paying $100,000 or more, and compare opportunities that match your clinical background and career goals. Create a focused résumé highlighting measurable outcomes, specialized expertise, and leadership experience to help employers understand your impact.

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$80K - $95K *

Optimize patient outcomes by evaluating and implementing tailored speech therapy programs. Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care across various settings, ensuring e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Champion patient care by evaluating and implementing tailored speech therapy programs. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to enhance communication and swallowing abilities, ensuring optimal ou...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential as you evaluate and treat patients with speech and language disorders. Collaborate within a dynamic team to develop tailored treatment plans, ensuring high-quality care across diverse...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Drive the delivery of speech therapy services through evaluations and personalized care plans, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with healthcare providers while maintaining clinical c...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of home health care by providing exceptional speech therapy and mentorship in a collaborative environment, enhancing patient outcomes, and guiding the development of aspiring Speech-L...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$79K - $118K *

Transform patient care by conducting speech and language evaluations, developing tailored treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance outcomes for pediatric patients with diver...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $118K *

Deliver comprehensive speech and language evaluations and treatments for pediatric patients, collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize care and outcomes while managing caseloads and ensuring com...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $135K *

Unlock potential by delivering personalized speech therapy services in a supportive environment. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance patient care across various settings, ensuring holistic tr...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$74K - $112K *

Join a dynamic team dedicated to evaluating and treating pediatric speech and language disorders. Collaborate with experts, create personalized treatment plans, and mentor the next generation of clini...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$74K - $112K *

Empower children by evaluating and treating speech and language disorders. Collaborate with a dynamic team, develop tailored treatment plans, and mentor new professionals in a supportive environment t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$74K - $112K *

Join a team that's dedicated to evaluating and treating pediatric speech disorders, creating tailored treatment plans, and mentoring clinical fellows in a collaborative clinical environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$72K - $130K *

Transform the future of patient care as a Speech Therapist, providing essential assessments and interventions for speech and language disorders in home health settings, while collaborating with health...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K *

Support diverse patients by providing expert speech therapy services. Engage in treatment planning and implementation while contributing to service development in a dynamic healthcare environment. Fle...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $107K *

Join a dynamic team providing in-home speech therapy services to older adults. This role involves evaluating and treating communication and swallowing disorders, ensuring personalized care in a flexib...

Connecticut, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team providing home health therapy services, enhancing patient recovery and independence. Enjoy flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and the opportunity to make a real impact in your c...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $124K *

Elevate your career by providing in-home evaluations and treatments for speech, language, and swallowing disorders. Collaborate with patients and interdisciplinary teams to enhance communication and q...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K *

Seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to assess and treat communication, cognition, and swallowing disorders in the home health setting, ensuring patient care and progress through effective...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $99K *

Inspire change by joining a dedicated team of licensed Speech-Language Pathologists in Tennessee. Engage in meaningful rehabilitation across diverse settings, providing essential care and support to e...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $118K *

Empower individuals by providing vital clinical services to enhance communication, swallowing, and hearing skills through assessment, therapy, and support in a collaborative team environment at a lead...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $102K *

Lead the charge in providing essential speech therapy to pediatric patients in home health settings, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with families and healthcare teams to enhance pa...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $102K *

Elevate pediatric care by delivering expert speech therapy in home settings. Collaborate with families and healthcare teams to enhance communication skills and support patient progress through tailore...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $102K *

Transform pediatric care by delivering expert speech therapy in home settings. Collaborate with families and healthcare teams to enhance communication skills and support patient progress through tailo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $102K *

Advance your career by providing essential speech therapy to pediatric patients in a home health setting. Collaborate with families and healthcare teams to enhance communication skills and improve pat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $102K *

Transform pediatric lives by providing essential speech therapy in home health. Collaborate with families and healthcare teams to enhance communication skills and support patient progress in a nurturi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $102K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing pediatric communication skills through comprehensive speech therapy. You'll evaluate, treat, and collaborate with families to ensure effective care in a home...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Speech Language Pathologist do?question toggle

    A Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats communication and swallowing disorders. Depending on the setting, the role may involve assessment, individualized therapy, progress monitoring, family education, and collaboration with other professionals.

  • Where do Speech Language Pathologists work?question toggle

    SLPs work in settings such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, outpatient clinics, schools, skilled nursing facilities, home health, and telehealth services.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for SLP jobs?question toggle

    Many roles require a graduate degree in speech-language pathology and a license in the state where the clinician practices. Some employers also request clinical certification, experience in a specialty, or supervisory qualifications. Requirements vary by position and location.

  • Can Speech Language Pathologists earn $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Some SLP positions, particularly specialized, experienced, leadership, or higher-responsibility roles, may pay $100,000 or more. Pay depends on factors such as location, employer, experience, and job scope.

  • How can I find senior Speech Language Pathologist jobs?question toggle

    Search for SLP openings by specialty, setting, location, and level of responsibility. On Ladders, explore vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more and tailor your résumé to emphasize clinical results, expertise, and leadership.