Speech Pathologist
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How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open speech-language pathologist jobs in Alabama post a median of $48.33 an hour, the middle half $45–$50.50, across 9 jobs that state their pay. Speech-language pathologists employed in Alabama earn a median of $35.41 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Speech-language pathologists in Alabama: pay by town and employer
Medicare rating of Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center
Medicare gives Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center 1 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Alabama's hospitals average 2.7). 72% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 1% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Alabama hospitals by rating.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Medicare lists Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center as a government hospital: the kind of employer PSLF counts (a government organization or a 501(c)(3) non-profit) for its own full-time staff, toward forgiveness of federal Direct Loans after 120 qualifying payments. The federal PSLF Help Tool confirms an employer by the EIN on your W-2. Every PSLF-eligible hospital hiring.
Licensed in another state?
Alabama is not issuing ASLP-IC privileges yet, so a speech-language pathologist or audiologist licensed in another state needs an Alabama license for this job. (ASLP-IC Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For an Alabama license, apply to the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology for a license by endorsement ($200, by its own page): what Alabama asks. Every state's ASLP-IC status.
What Alabama requires of a speech-language pathologist
Speech-Language Pathology license, from the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
- An applicant who holds the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (or an equivalent certification), or a current license from a state whose standards meet or exceed Alabama's, submits the Board's application with proof of the current out-of-state license (Ala. Admin. Code r. 870-X-2-.03 and 870-X-2-.07).
- Staying active: Licenses expire December 31 and renew every year ($100), with at least 12 hours of continuing education a year, at least 10 in the area of licensure including one in ethics (Ala. Admin. Code r. 870-X-4-.02 and 870-X-4-.08).
Speech-language pathologist jobs and requirements in Alabama · Every state's rule
Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
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About the job
Provides quality goal directed Speech and Language Pathology (SLP) evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning to patients with cognitive, communication and/or swallowing disabilities to improve optimal functional level of independence.
Evaluates patient's speech-language/cognitive/swallowing status and needs.
Develops plan of treatment to include goals and functional outcomes.
Implements plan of treatment and revises as needed.
Documents and communicates patient treatment, needs, and ongoing assessments.
Collaborates/coordinates treatment with internal and external departments/agencies.
Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology and Clinical Competence Certificate from ASHA. New Graduates may be in CFY and working toward CCC Completion.
Alabama License as Speech Language Pathologist. ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency or eligible in CFY.
Prefer one year of rehabilitation experience.
Must have BLS/CPR by the American Heart Association.
From Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center
Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center is a public hospital with an emergency department in Anniston, AL. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, nursing assistants and lab staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center
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