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Speech Pathologist roles qualify as E-3 specialty occupations, requiring a master's degree in speech-language pathology and a state license before you can start work. Australian SLPs can secure employer sponsorship through the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and renews every two years without a cap, making it one of the more stable paths into U.S. healthcare.
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Get Access To All JobsJoin Cleveland Clinic Stow Falls Express and Outpatient Care and experience world-class healthcare at its best. This facility provides patients with quick access to medical care for common health problems. We offer walk-in and convenient appointments with our board-certified Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. When you join this team, you can make a lasting difference in the community while building a rewarding career at Cleveland Clinic, one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Speech Pathologist, you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide care to patients within various Cleveland Clinic locations from Stow Falls to Middleburg Heights. In this role, you will perform diagnostic speech pathology test procedures and evaluate communication and swallowing function of patients (from birth to 21 years or older). This includes interpreting and reporting test results to facilitate medical diagnosis, providing counseling and education about communication and the diagnosis to patients and their families, and determining therapeutic plans, including the need for therapy, frequency of treatment, focus for intervention, prognosis and duration of therapy.
A caregiver in this position works full time hours| 7: 00am - 6:30pm| some evenings and weekends required| Position will be based out of Stow (Wed and Fri) and will also have a regularly scheduled day at our Middleburg Heights location. Two days per week the therapist will float to any CCHR Children's Therapy Services location, including Stow, Beachwood, Medina, Cleveland, Middleburg Heights, and Westlake.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Provide clinical services to patients.
- Perform diagnostic speech pathology test procedures.
- Evaluate communication and swallowing function of patients.
- Interpret and report test results to facilitate medical diagnosis.
- Provide counseling and education about communication and the diagnosis to patients and families.
- Determine therapeutic plans, including the need for therapy, frequency of treatment, focus for intervention, prognosis and duration of therapy.
- Select assistive speech devices to improve the patient’s communication.
- Perform re-evaluation to determine progress after therapy.
- Provide observations about hearing and other behaviors to help determine the need for other services.
- Maintain records of all services.
- Communicate results and recommendations for improving communicative function to referral sources and outside agencies such as schools and employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology
- Hold or be eligible for a Speech Pathology (SP) license from the State Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
- Hold a Speech Pathology license in the state of Ohio
- Hold Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Completion of a nine-month clinical fellowship year
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous Clinical Speech Pathologist experience
- Peds experience
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Manual dexterity and visual acuity sufficient to perform tests.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum Annual Salary: $63,250.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $96,467.50
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
Join Cleveland Clinic Stow Falls Express and Outpatient Care and experience world-class healthcare at its best. This facility provides patients with quick access to medical care for common health problems. We offer walk-in and convenient appointments with our board-certified Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. When you join this team, you can make a lasting difference in the community while building a rewarding career at Cleveland Clinic, one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Speech Pathologist, you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide care to patients within various Cleveland Clinic locations from Stow Falls to Middleburg Heights. In this role, you will perform diagnostic speech pathology test procedures and evaluate communication and swallowing function of patients (from birth to 21 years or older). This includes interpreting and reporting test results to facilitate medical diagnosis, providing counseling and education about communication and the diagnosis to patients and their families, and determining therapeutic plans, including the need for therapy, frequency of treatment, focus for intervention, prognosis and duration of therapy.
A caregiver in this position works full time hours| 7: 00am - 6:30pm| some evenings and weekends required| Position will be based out of Stow (Wed and Fri) and will also have a regularly scheduled day at our Middleburg Heights location. Two days per week the therapist will float to any CCHR Children's Therapy Services location, including Stow, Beachwood, Medina, Cleveland, Middleburg Heights, and Westlake.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Provide clinical services to patients.
- Perform diagnostic speech pathology test procedures.
- Evaluate communication and swallowing function of patients.
- Interpret and report test results to facilitate medical diagnosis.
- Provide counseling and education about communication and the diagnosis to patients and families.
- Determine therapeutic plans, including the need for therapy, frequency of treatment, focus for intervention, prognosis and duration of therapy.
- Select assistive speech devices to improve the patient’s communication.
- Perform re-evaluation to determine progress after therapy.
- Provide observations about hearing and other behaviors to help determine the need for other services.
- Maintain records of all services.
- Communicate results and recommendations for improving communicative function to referral sources and outside agencies such as schools and employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology
- Hold or be eligible for a Speech Pathology (SP) license from the State Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
- Hold a Speech Pathology license in the state of Ohio
- Hold Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Completion of a nine-month clinical fellowship year
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous Clinical Speech Pathologist experience
- Peds experience
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Manual dexterity and visual acuity sufficient to perform tests.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum Annual Salary: $63,250.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $96,467.50
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Speech Pathologist
Get your ASHA certification before applying
U.S. employers expect the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA or confirmed eligibility for it. Start your application early, processing takes several weeks and you'll need it to satisfy state licensure requirements before your start date.
Target healthcare systems with E-3 hiring history
Search DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data for employers who have filed LCAs for Speech-Language Pathologist roles. Hospital networks, school districts, and rehabilitation groups that already understand the E-3 process move faster than employers filing their first LCA.
Use Migrate Mate to manage your LCA and visa paperwork
Once you have an offer, your employer must file a certified LCA with the DOL before your consulate appointment can proceed. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so neither you nor your employer misses a compliance step.
Clarify state licensure timelines with your employer upfront
Every U.S. state issues its own SLP license, and some states take eight to twelve weeks to process applications from internationally trained applicants. Confirm your employer can delay your start date or offer a provisional arrangement while your license clears.
Address your three-year Australian degree proactively
Australian bachelor's degrees in speech pathology are typically three years, which can prompt questions about U.S. equivalency. Have a credentials evaluation completed before interviews so you can present documented equivalency alongside your transcript rather than explaining it under pressure.
Negotiate who files the LCA in your offer letter
The E-3 requires the employer to file the LCA, not you. Before signing an offer, confirm in writing that your employer will initiate the DOL filing. Some smaller clinics assume the applicant manages this step, which creates delays when they discover the legal obligation falls on them.
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Find Speech Pathologist JobsSpeech Pathologist E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Speech Pathologist jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Speech Pathologist roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Beyond that, DOL LCA disclosure data shows which hospital networks, school districts, and rehabilitation providers have filed for SLP roles under the E-3 or H-1B before, which tells you which employers already understand the process.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Speech Pathologist role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes. Speech-language pathology requires at minimum a master's degree in the field, which satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation requirement that a theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge is necessary for the role. ASHA's CCC-SLP credential and state licensure requirements further reinforce the specialty occupation classification, so approval risk on this point is low for qualified applicants.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian Speech Pathologists?
The E-3 is significantly more predictable for SLPs. The H-1B has an annual cap of 85,000 and is subject to a lottery, meaning you could go through an entire hiring process and not get selected. The E-3 has a 10,500 annual cap that has never been exhausted, requires no lottery, and can be filed at any time of year. For Australian nationals, the E-3 is the practical default.
Can I switch SLP employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but you cannot start work for the new employer until a new LCA has been certified by the DOL and a new E-3 visa has been issued. Unlike some other visa categories, the E-3 does not allow portability between employers. You'll need to coordinate timing carefully, particularly if your current visa stamp is expiring, and apply for a new E-3 at a U.S. consulate before beginning the new role.
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