Speech Language Pathologist
- $7,500 sign-on bonus
How this pay compares
This posting states $42–$52 an hour. Open speech-language pathologist jobs in Missouri post a median of $49 an hour, the middle half $46.25–$52.75, across 19 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Speech-language pathologists employed in Missouri earn a median of $42.92 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
Speech-language pathologists in Missouri: pay by town and employer
About the job
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Full-Time | $7,500 Sign-On Bonus
Saint Joseph Chateau | Saint Joseph, MO
Full-Time: $42–$52/hour, plus a $7,500 sign-on bonus
Shift: Daytime hours
Vertical Health Services is hiring Speech-Language Pathologists to join our in-house therapy team in Saint Joseph, MO. We're a locally managed, rapidly growing provider with rehab facilities across Missouri - offering one consistent location, supportive leadership, and a recently updated facility with a new therapy gym and equipment.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate and treat patients across a diverse caseload - including speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for orthopedic, neurological, short-term rehab, and long-term care patients
- Collaborate with an in-house interdisciplinary therapy team
- Document care and track patient progress in line with SNF standards
- Use current equipment and modalities in our newly updated therapy gym
Why Work Here
- $7,500 sign-on bonus (full-time)
- New local leadership focused on quality and collaboration
- In-house therapy team with dynamic and supportive coworkers
- Cutting-edge equipment and modalities
- Paid CEUs and ongoing clinical training
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- $100/month company HSA contribution
- Daily Pay option
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employer-paid life insurance (1x annual salary)
- 20 days PTO
- Personal day benefit
- Flexible scheduling options
- Career development and advancement opportunities
What You'll Need
- Active Speech-Language Pathologist license in Missouri (or eligibility)
- Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program
- Strong interpersonal skills and a patient-centered approach
SNF experience is a plus, but new grads are encouraged to apply.
New to skilled nursing? Many SLPs here treat the same diagnoses seen in hospital settings with more time to connect with and care for each patient.
Apply today and join a team where your work is valued and your growth is supported.
Vertical Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.
From Vertical Health Services's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Vertical Health Services
Vertical Health Services operates 15 (source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information, opens in a new tab) Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Missouri, Tennessee and Washington. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and nursing assistants. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information
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