Speech Language Pathologist | Inpatient Therapies

CentraCare•Saint Cloud, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CentraCare is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to join the inpatient team at St. Cloud Hospital. The role evaluates, diagnoses, and treats adult patients with speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders related to neurological, medical, surgical, and trauma-related conditions. The SLP collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, and interdisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes and support safe discharge planning. Full-time options are 64, 72, or 80 hours every two weeks. Part-time options are 32, 40, or 48 hours every two weeks. Both schedules are onsite Monday through Friday, include every fifth weekend and rotating holidays, and run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Starting pay begins at $81,032.05 per year and increases with experience. The stated salary range is $79,123.20–$118,664.00 per year based on 1.0 FTE; reduced FTE results in a prorated offer rate. Hiring incentives may total up to $20,000. Eligible full-time employees may qualify for student loan repayment of up to $15,000 or a hiring bonus of up to $10,000, plus $5,000 in relocation assistance. Eligible part-time employees may qualify for student loan repayment of up to $7,500 or a hiring bonus of up to $5,000, plus $5,000 in relocation assistance. Incentive programs may be discontinued at any time. Full-time and part-time benefits include medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts, and more. Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs are available. CentraCare is a nonprofit qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Requirements

Master's degree in Communication Disorders from an accredited university.
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card, as required by established policy.
Current Minnesota registration as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Certificate of Clinical Competencies (CCCs) from ASHA, or certification upon completion of the Clinical Fellowship Year.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat adult patients with speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, and interdisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Support safe discharge planning.