Speech/Language Pathologist in Springfield, Missouri
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Springfield, MO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,345/Per Week
- Profession
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $55.33
- Weekly
- $2,213
- Yearly (full-time)
- $115,076
- Contract length
- 12 weeks
This job pays about $55.33/hour — 29% above the median for Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Missouri ($42.92/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Missouri right now
- 43 open Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Missouri from 6 agencies, 4 of them in Springfield.
- Pay in these listings: $10.34 – $75.00/hour, median $55.18/hour.
- Typical Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Missouri: $42.92/hour ($89,274/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($75.00/hour across 5 jobs).
Job description
Join our team at Springfield Rehabilitation Hospital for a 12-week contract as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). This is an excellent opportunity to work in a specialized inpatient rehabilitation setting, focusing on patients recovering from strokes, neuro, ortho, and complex orthopedic injuries. Your expertise will directly support our dedicated team in helping patients regain their communication abilities and improve their quality of life. The hospital features unique amenities like a brain-injury unit, a stroke care unit with advanced equipment, and outdoor healing spaces—making this role both impactful and rewarding. Expect a daily schedule of 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with a consistent patient ratio to foster meaningful therapy sessions.
Weather:
Typically, the weather around this time offers warm days with mild to cool evenings, making outdoor activities pleasant and comfortable for patients, staff, and visitors alike.
Fun Things To Do:
- Cycling along the Ozark Greenways trails
- Exploring the Springfield Art Museum
- A day trip to Table Rock Lake for boating and fishing
- Visit to Fantastic Caverns, a historic underground cave tour
- Hiking in Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Job Specifics:
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm
Duration: 12 weeks, with 36 guaranteed hours per week
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