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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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...
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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
$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
$85K - $102K *
Champion pediatric speech therapy by evaluating and treating patients in home health settings. Collaborate with families and healthcare teams to enhance communication skills and ensure effective care...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $102K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing pediatric communication skills through effective speech therapy. You'll evaluate, treat, and support patients in a home health setting, collaborating with fam...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $102K *
Help us deliver exceptional speech therapy services to pediatric patients in a home health setting, enhancing communication skills and supporting families through tailored evaluations and treatments...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $102K *
Seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to provide comprehensive speech therapy to pediatric patients in a home health environment, enhancing communication and language skills while collaborati...
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$85K - $102K *
Elevate 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
$85K - $102K *
Transform lives by providing essential speech therapy to pediatric patients in a home health setting. Collaborate with families and healthcare teams to enhance communication skills and support patient...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $102K *
Elevate pediatric care by providing expert speech therapy in home settings. Collaborate with families and healthcare teams to enhance communication skills and ensure effective treatment plans for opti...
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Elevate the quality of pediatric care by providing targeted speech therapy in a home health setting. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess needs and enhance children's communication skill...
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Join a dedicated team to provide essential speech therapy to pediatric patients in home health settings, enhancing communication skills and overall development through tailored evaluations and treatme...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $102K *
Unlock your potential as a Speech-Language Pathologist, providing essential therapy to pediatric patients in a home health setting. Collaborate with families and healthcare teams to enhance communicat...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $102K *
Unlock potential by providing expert speech therapy to pediatric patients in home health settings. Collaborate with families and healthcare teams to enhance communication skills and ensure effective t...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $102K *
Champion the delivery of pediatric speech therapy in home health settings, conducting evaluations and treatments while collaborating with families and healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes and...
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$85K - $102K *
Unlock potential by providing expert speech therapy to pediatric patients in home health settings. Collaborate with families and healthcare teams to enhance communication skills and ensure effective t...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $102K *
Help us enhance pediatric patient outcomes by providing expert speech therapy in a home health setting. Collaborate with families and healthcare teams to deliver tailored evaluations and treatments, e...
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$80K - $95K *
Optimize patient outcomes by evaluating, planning, and administering speech therapy treatments. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance communication and swallowing abilities, ensuring compliance...
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Speech Pathologist - Full Time - Day Shift
$80K - $95K *
Transform patient care by providing expert diagnostic and therapeutic services for communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to enhance patient out...
2 weeks ago
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - SNF / LTC - 5x8 Days
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of patient care by delivering expert speech therapy in skilled nursing facilities. Leverage your skills and experience to enhance communication and swallowing abilities, making a mean...
1 week ago
Speech Language Pathologist Full Time - $80-$85 per hour
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Unlock potential by providing tailored speech and language services, assessing and treating disorders in a collaborative school environment, while fostering communication skills and professional growt...
3 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - SNF / LTC - 5x8 Days
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care as a Speech Language Pathologist. Leverage your expertise in SNF/LTC settings to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a suppor...
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Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist
$86K - $102K *
Champion the growth of young minds by delivering engaging, evidence-based speech therapy. Collaborate with families and professionals to foster development in a supportive, fun environment while manag...
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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - 13 Week Assignment $70 /HR | Greeley Rehab
$145K *
Transform patient care as a Speech Language Pathologist, delivering tailored therapy programs and enhancing service development in a dynamic healthcare environment. Join a team dedicated to improving...
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Unlock potential by managing political fundraising and advocacy efforts to advance the Association's Public Policy Agenda. Collaborate with stakeholders, oversee compliance, and engage in strategic lo...
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What does a Speech Language Pathologist do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.