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.
SLP Speech Pathologist Home Health
$76K - $94K *
Empower individuals by diagnosing and treating speech and language disorders, providing aural rehabilitation, and implementing AAC systems to enhance communication and quality of life for adults with...
2 weeks ago
Early Intervention Speech-Language Pathologist -Full Time
$83K - $90K *
Join a team that's dedicated to empowering children through speech therapy. Provide assessments and therapy in diverse settings while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support families an...
3 days ago
Neuro/Cognitive Speech Pathologist
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients with TBI and neurological disorders. Leverage your expertise in an interdisciplinary setting to enhance patient outcomes and s...
2 weeks ago
Full-time Speech-Language Pathologist
$76K - $114K *
Elevate patient outcomes by administrating and applying Speech-Language Pathology treatments. Collaborate with teams to assess needs, ensure optimal recovery, and manage complex cases, contributing to...
Reposted 1 week ago
Speech Pathologist (FT,100%)- Adena Greenfield
$77K - $107K *
Engage in impactful speech therapy by diagnosing and treating speech, language, and cognitive disorders. Collaborate with schools and families to enhance communication skills and support developmental...
4 days ago
Speech Therapist - Mobile Outpatient
$85K - $127K *
Unlock potential by providing in-home speech-language rehabilitation services for older adults. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance communication and swallowing skills, ensuring person...
1 week ago
Early Intervention Speech Language Patholagist-Speech Therapist-Bronx-NY-HC-15689666951
$229K *
Empower individuals through effective communication strategies in early intervention settings. Collaborate with families and educators to enhance speech and language development, driving impactful gro...
Reposted 5 days ago
Speech Therapist SNF Greenville
$130K *
Help us enhance patient communication and quality of life as a Speech Language Pathologist. Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver exceptional care and develop tailored treatment plans in a supp...
1 week ago
$70K - $100K *
Elevate student success by providing tailored academic support in a collaborative school environment. Engage with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement IEPs, ensuring effective communicatio...
2 weeks ago
$89K - $104K *
Unlock potential by delivering effective rehab services as a Speech Language Pathologist. Collaborate with patients to enhance communication abilities, design tailored plans, and adapt to diverse need...
Reposted today
$89K - $104K *
Join a dynamic team as you empower patients to regain their communication skills. Deliver tailored rehab services, collaborate with peers, and adapt to diverse patient needs in a fulfilling and varied...
Reposted today
$124K - $139K *
Join a collaborative therapy team, delivering impactful OT care in a skilled nursing environment. You will oversee individualized treatment plans, ensuring optimal resident outcomes through comprehens...
3 weeks ago
Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Speech Language-Pathology (Tenure-Track)
$110K - $115K *
Join our dynamic Speech-Language Pathology department as a tenure-track faculty member, contributing to teaching, research, and mentorship. Engage with diverse students and advance your career in a co...
5 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist - Full Time - Days - $10,000 Sign On Bonus
$72K - $127K *
Innovate in the field of Speech-Language Pathology by evaluating and treating communication disorders, ensuring quality care through strategic therapeutic approaches and multidisciplinary collaboratio...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Speech Therapist - Clinical Fellow (CF)
$81K - $85K *
Champion the development of patient communication skills through a structured Clinical Fellowship, ensuring compliance with state licensure and ASHA standards while collaborating with a multidisciplin...
6 days ago
Bilingual Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist - Clinical Fellow
$104K - $116K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing pediatric speech therapy through direct treatment and caregiver training. Collaborate with peers while managing clinical evaluations in home health, ensuring...
4 weeks ago
Travel Contract Speech Language Pathologist
$80K - $95K *
Support patients by evaluating and treating speech and language disorders in diverse settings. Collaborate with care teams to create personalized treatment plans that enhance patient independence and...
1 week ago
Sr. Speech Pathologist Full-Time, Day Shift
$85K - $100K *
Transform the landscape of communication care by providing expert evaluations and tailored treatments for speech-language disorders. Engage with patients and professionals alike, delivering innovative...
4 weeks ago
$130K *
Unlock potential by evaluating and treating speech and language disorders, developing tailored treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes in a supportive envi...
1 week ago
Pediatric Home Health Speech Language Therapist
$67K - $98K *
Empower families by providing compassionate, home-based speech therapy to children, enhancing their quality of life through tailored interventions and support in the Greater Denver-Metro area...
2 weeks ago
Associate Program Director, Full-time - Speech Language Pathology
$104K - $179K *
Join a team that's committed to enhancing academic excellence while overseeing curriculum delivery and faculty management. Drive program success and ensure student satisfaction through collaborative l...
Reposted 1 week ago
Associate Program Director, Full-time - Speech Language Pathology
$82K - $143K *
Champion the delivery of a satellite Speech-Language Pathology program, ensuring alignment with academic goals. Provide administrative leadership, oversee faculty, and enhance student experiences thro...
Reposted 1 week ago
Esther Ashkenas ELC Special Education Speech Therapist SLP, Preschool
$83K - $83K *
Unlock potential by delivering tailored speech-language pathology services, collaborating with educators, and assessing student progress to enhance communication skills in a supportive environment...
5 days ago
$82K - $124K *
Elevate patient care by providing in-home speech therapy for communication and swallowing disorders. Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary teams to enhance quality of life through tailored t...
5 days ago
Pediatric Therapy Clinical Supervisor (OT/PT/SLP)
$90K - $105K *
Inspire growth as a Pediatric Therapy Clinical Supervisor, balancing leadership with clinical practice. Guide a dedicated team while maintaining a reduced caseload, fostering professional development...
4 days ago
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.