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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$94K - $139K *

Explore your potential while enhancing patient communication through rehabilitative speech programs. Join a supportive team focusing on meaningful patient outcomes and professional growth across diver...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$94K - $139K *

Join a team committed to enhancing patient lives through innovative rehabilitation programs. Leverage your skills in speech, swallowing, and language therapies while advancing your career in a support...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $117K *

Transform patient care by evaluating needs and implementing tailored therapy plans. Lead interdisciplinary teams, educate stakeholders, and enhance professional development in a dynamic rehabilitation...

3 days ago

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

$62K - $124K *

Empower students by providing essential speech and communication services in diverse educational settings. Collaborate with staff and families to support children with communication disabilities and e...

2 weeks ago

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

$83K - $102K *

Join a team that's dedicated to empowering patients through effective speech therapy. As a Speech Language Pathologist, you'll design and implement personalized rehab plans, enhancing communication an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $102K *

Lead a dedicated team of clinicians to enhance patient rehabilitation services, ensuring high standards of care while mentoring staff and fostering collaboration to support patient recovery and well-b...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $114K *

Join a dynamic team as you assess patient needs, develop recovery plans, and deliver personalized physical therapy. Collaborate with peers to enhance patient independence and well-being in a supportiv...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $104K *

Transform lives as you design and implement personalized rehab plans, helping patients regain communication and swallowing abilities while collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance their overall...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $114K *

Transform patient communication and swallowing abilities through customized therapy plans. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance individual care, ensuring efficient service delivery in various...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $114K *

Transform patients' lives as you deliver personalized speech therapy. Collaborate with a dedicated team to create individualized care plans and enhance communication skills in diverse settings, ensuri...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $95K *

Advance patient care as a Speech Language Pathologist by designing and executing personalized rehabilitation plans, enhancing communication abilities, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $114K *

Champion the rehabilitation journey as you empower patients to regain communication and swallowing abilities in diverse settings, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver customized care...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K *

Join a team that's dedicated to empowering patients through speech therapy. As a Speech Language Pathologist, you'll design and implement tailored rehabilitation plans to enhance communication and swa...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K *

Unlock potential by guiding patients toward enhanced communication and swallowing abilities. Collaborate effectively within a dynamic environment while creating tailored rehabilitation plans that empo...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $120K *

Elevate patient care by designing and delivering effective speech therapy plans. Collaborate with patients and peers to enhance communication and swallowing abilities, ensuring a holistic approach to...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $97K *

Join a dynamic team as you empower patients to regain their communication and swallowing abilities. Design and implement personalized rehab plans while collaborating with peers to enhance patient inde...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $104K *

Unlock potential by delivering effective speech therapy services, designing personalized rehabilitation plans, and collaborating with patients and peers to enhance communication and swallowing abiliti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $120K *

Unlock potential by delivering effective speech therapy services to patients. Collaborate with peers to design personalized rehabilitation plans that enhance communication and swallowing abilities, en...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $120K *

Transform lives by delivering tailored speech therapy services, enhancing communication and swallowing abilities. Collaborate with patients and peers to create effective rehabilitation plans that prom...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $120K *

Support patients in regaining communication and swallowing abilities. Design and implement effective rehab plans while collaborating with peers to enhance patient independence and productivity in dive...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $135K *

Drive personalized speech therapy services that empower patients to regain communication and swallowing skills, contributing to their overall wellness and independence in diverse care settings...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing communication and swallowing abilities in patients. As a Speech Language Pathologist, you'll deliver personalized therapy plans and collaborate to restore pat...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $120K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team, delivering rehab services to enhance patients' communication skills. Collaborate with colleagues and adapt to individual patient needs while fostering indep...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $97K *

Join a passionate team as a Speech Language Pathologist, empowering patients to regain communication and swallowing abilities while designing personalized rehab plans to enhance their quality of life...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $94K *

Unlock patient potential as a Speech Language Pathologist, designing and delivering effective rehab services to enhance communication abilities while collaborating with peers and caregivers. Thrive in...

4 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.