Entry Level Speech Language Pathologist Jobs
New grad speech language pathologist jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical placement work or a focused internship can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like FOX Rehabilitation, HealthPRO Heritage, and Ivyrehab Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech-Language Pathology, Pllc hiring at this level now.
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36625 Carolinas Rehabilitation: Charlotte - Therapy: Adult Inpatient Services
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Benefits Eligible:
Hours Per Week:
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday through Friday with weekend rotation. Will be working on oncology team at Carolinas Rehab with majority of patients who have active cancer diagnosis or recent history.
Pay Range:
$35.50 - $53.25Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte is a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation hospital within Atrium Health, delivering comprehensive, multidisciplinary care to medically complex patients. The facility features a specialized oncology rehabilitation program where Speech Language Pathologists collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patients recovering from cancer-related treatments and complications. Care is patient-centered and focused on restoring function, managing treatment-related side effects, and promoting independence and quality of life across the continuum of recovery.
Preferred experience: Oncology rehab experience. Inpatient rehab experience.
Job Description:
Evaluates, plans, directs and administers programs of speech-language pathology in an acute level setting, upon referral by the physician.
Essential Functions
- Plans and conducts speech-language pathology programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence.
- Supervises Rehab Technicians, volunteers and students.
- Provides direct therapy services to patients admitted to a level of care where service provision is required 7 days a week, including holidays (acute care, rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility).
- Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family, as evidenced by documentation.
- Evaluates patients, selects and administers assessment techniques, synthesizes information to establish appropriate patient care plan to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, therapeutic groups and patient education as warranted by a holistic view of the patient's diagnosis, condition, age, and contextual needs of discharge disposition.
- Documents evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges.
- Re-evaluates patients as needed, modifying goals and treatment as the patient's status changes and communicates patient's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff.
Physical Requirements
Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication. Vision (corrected) adequate for reading. Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties. Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day. Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead. Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers. Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids. Work is in a fast-paced clinical environment. The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited SLP program required. applicable state license for SLP required. Minimum of 1 year experience required. BLS required per policy guidelines.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Evaluates, plans, directs and administers programs of speech-language pathology in an acute level setting, upon referral by the physician.
Department:
36625 Carolinas Rehabilitation: Charlotte - Therapy: Adult Inpatient Services
Status:
Benefits Eligible:
Hours Per Week:
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday through Friday with weekend rotation. Will be working on oncology team at Carolinas Rehab with majority of patients who have active cancer diagnosis or recent history.
Pay Range:
$35.50 - $53.25Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte is a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation hospital within Atrium Health, delivering comprehensive, multidisciplinary care to medically complex patients. The facility features a specialized oncology rehabilitation program where Speech Language Pathologists collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patients recovering from cancer-related treatments and complications. Care is patient-centered and focused on restoring function, managing treatment-related side effects, and promoting independence and quality of life across the continuum of recovery.
Preferred experience: Oncology rehab experience. Inpatient rehab experience.
Job Description:
Evaluates, plans, directs and administers programs of speech-language pathology in an acute level setting, upon referral by the physician.
Essential Functions
- Plans and conducts speech-language pathology programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence.
- Supervises Rehab Technicians, volunteers and students.
- Provides direct therapy services to patients admitted to a level of care where service provision is required 7 days a week, including holidays (acute care, rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility).
- Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family, as evidenced by documentation.
- Evaluates patients, selects and administers assessment techniques, synthesizes information to establish appropriate patient care plan to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, therapeutic groups and patient education as warranted by a holistic view of the patient's diagnosis, condition, age, and contextual needs of discharge disposition.
- Documents evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges.
- Re-evaluates patients as needed, modifying goals and treatment as the patient's status changes and communicates patient's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff.
Physical Requirements
Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication. Vision (corrected) adequate for reading. Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties. Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day. Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead. Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers. Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids. Work is in a fast-paced clinical environment. The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited SLP program required. applicable state license for SLP required. Minimum of 1 year experience required. BLS required per policy guidelines.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Evaluates, plans, directs and administers programs of speech-language pathology in an acute level setting, upon referral by the physician.
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Entry Level Speech Language Pathologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level speech language pathologist job?
Start by completing all required supervised clinical hours during your graduate program, since most employers verify these before extending an offer. Highlight specific populations you worked with during placements, such as pediatric, adult neurological, or school-aged clients. A letter of recommendation from a clinical supervisor and a clear ASHA-eligible transcript carry significant weight at this stage, often more than general experience.
Which companies hire entry level speech language pathologists?
Companies hiring entry level speech language pathologists right now include FOX Rehabilitation, HealthPRO Heritage, and Ivyrehab Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech-Language Pathology, Pllc, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from school districts, pediatric therapy groups, hospital systems, and home health agencies that routinely onboard new graduates as part of their staffing model.
Are there remote entry level speech language pathologist jobs?
Yes, though most entry level openings remain on-site due to the hands-on nature of clinical work. About 1% of entry level speech language pathologist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with teletherapy positions most common in school-based and outpatient settings that have built out virtual service delivery infrastructure.
Are these new grad speech language pathologist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior speech language pathologist roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts graduate clinical placements toward the experience requirement, or explicitly accepts candidates who are ASHA Clinical Fellowship eligible and working toward their Certificate of Clinical Competence.
Which industries hire the most entry level speech language pathologists?
Entry Level speech language pathologist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on a steady pipeline of new clinicians to meet caseload demand and fulfill federal or state mandates for speech and language services.