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.
Pediatric Clinic Director (Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist)
$85K - $128K *
Lead the charge in overseeing clinic operations, managing staff, and enhancing patient care. Collaborate with stakeholders to promote service excellence and develop programs while fostering a culture...
3 days ago
Home Health Speech Language Pathologist
$85K - $117K *
Engage with patients as a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, providing evaluations, treatment, and support to enhance communication and swallowing abilities. Collaborate in care planning while e...
4 weeks ago
$71K - $106K *
Drive patient care by assessing and treating speech and language disorders. Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop effective treatment plans, enhance communication skills, and evaluate patient p...
1 week ago
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) West Hempstead
$90K - $105K *
Transform the lives of children with disabilities by providing expert speech therapy. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, develop individualized treatment plans, and foster optimal communication...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Home Health Speech Language Pathologist
$102K - $141K *
Empower patients by delivering personalized speech therapy in home settings. Assess, treat, and support individuals with speech and language disorders, enhancing their quality of life through tailored...
4 days ago
Home Health Speech Language Pathologist
$85K - $117K *
Make your mark by providing essential speech/language pathology services to patients, evaluating and creating tailored treatment plans while collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal outco...
4 weeks ago
Speech Language Pathologist - Tarrant County (Immediate Opening)
$74K - $87K *
Transform student communication outcomes by delivering targeted speech therapy, collaborating with educators, and driving progress through data analysis and IEP development. Engage families and ensure...
2 weeks ago
Speech Language Pathologist Full Time 8 Hour Day Shift
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by delivering expert speech therapy in diverse settings, evaluating and treating patients with communication and swallowing disorders. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enh...
3 weeks ago
Speech Language Pathologist Full Time 8 Hour Day Shift
$80K - $95K *
Optimize patient outcomes by evaluating and implementing tailored speech therapy programs. Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to address diverse communication and swallowing disorders, ensur...
3 weeks ago
Speech Language Pathologist Full Time 8 Hour Day Shift
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient communication and care. As a Speech Language Pathologist, you'll evaluate and implement tailored treatment plans, collaborating with an interdisciplin...
3 weeks ago
Speech Language Pathologist Full Time 8 Hour Day Shift
$80K - $95K *
Empower patients by evaluating and implementing tailored speech therapy programs. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes across various settings, ensuring high-quality...
3 weeks ago
Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist - Clinical Fellow
$104K - $116K *
Unlock potential by delivering essential speech therapy to pediatric patients in home health settings. Evaluate and enhance communication skills through collaborative treatment and caregiver training...
4 weeks ago
Speech Language Pathologist III - Wheat Ridge Regional Center
$83K - $117K *
Shape the future of care by providing essential speech therapy services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them achieve their highest level of independence throug...
3 weeks ago
Speech Therapist (ST) Home Health
$145K - $156K *
Develop innovative speech therapy solutions to enhance patient communication and swallowing abilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while delivering personalized care in the comfort of pat...
Reposted 3 days ago
Speech Therapists - Home Health -SALARIED $105K
$105K *
Elevate patient care by providing skilled speech therapy services in home settings. Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans, ensuring optimal rehabilitatio...
1 week ago
Therapy Program Manager-Speech Language Pathologist
$80K - $95K *
Transform your career by leading a dynamic therapy program in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with corporate leadership to enhance client experiences and mentor a dedicated team while ensuring h...
1 week ago
Adult Speech Language Pathologist - Full Time - Days
$104K - $132K *
Empower patients by evaluating and treating adult communication and swallowing disorders. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional care in an outpatient setting, ensuring patie...
3 weeks ago
Adult Speech Language Pathologist - Full Time - Days
$104K - $132K *
Transform patient care by evaluating and treating adults with communication and swallowing disorders. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes in an outpatient setting...
3 weeks ago
Speech Therapist - Home Health
$71K - $127K *
Transform patient care by assessing and treating speech and language disorders, collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance communication and cognitive skills, and developing tailored therapy plans...
1 week ago
Speech Therapist, Home Health (Full-time preferred)
$87K - $104K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing communication skills through comprehensive assessments and tailored therapy programs, ensuring effective care and support for clients in need of speech therap...
2 weeks ago
Speech Language Pathologist - Clinical Fellow (CF) - Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
$94K - $116K *
Unlock potential by guiding children through personalized speech therapy in home environments. Enjoy structured mentorship as you build skills and confidence with support from experienced professional...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Speech Language Pathologist, Clinical Fellow - CFY
$62K - $100K *
Unlock potential by providing expert speech therapy to pediatric patients. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create tailored treatment plans, ensuring optimal care and support for children...
3 weeks ago
$89K - $104K *
Unlock your potential as a Speech Language Pathologist, delivering tailored rehab services to enhance communication and swallowing abilities. Collaborate with patients and peers to create impactful tr...
6 days ago
$89K - $104K *
Advance patient communication and swallowing abilities by designing and implementing tailored rehabilitation plans. Collaborate with peers and educate patients and caregivers to foster independence an...
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$124K *
Shape the future of patient communication by delivering effective speech therapy. Collaborate with patients to design and implement personalized rehabilitation plans, enhancing their speech and swallo...
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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.