Speech Language Pathologist
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : West Jordan, UT, 84088-8812
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 32.57-47.27 HOUR
Date Posted : 5 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Speech Language Pathologists may be eligible for a relocation bonus up to $8,000. Ask a recruitment team member for more information to learn more!
You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more.
Join our team as a Speech Language Pathologist. In the Speech Language Pathologist role you will:
- Act responsible for a continuum of services providing care to patients with neurological, swallowing, speech-language, cognitive, pragmatic, voice and other cognitive related disorders requiring intervention by a Speech-Language Pathologist through an interdisciplinary approach.
- Utilizes rehab process to promote and restore optimal health to well-being of the patient. Assumes personal accountability for organizational mission and core values.
In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
- Two years of work experience providing direct patient care in an inpatient or outpatient setting preferred
- Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR), preferred
- Master's degree in speech-language therapy with a Certificate of Clinical Competence
- Current Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Current Speech Language Pathologist Certification with the State of Colorado
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association
Physical Requirements-Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
Where You'll WorkFollowing a major expansion, Holy Cross Hospital � Jordan Valley's capacity tripled, now housing 171 beds to serve our growing community. We have invested substantially in advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment, which has attracted our top-notch medical staff and a team of highly skilled nurses. Our entire hospital team is dedicated to providing expert care in a warm, family-friendly environment. We are a Level III Trauma center, STEMI Cardiac receiving center, and certified stroke treatment center. Our employees are continually prepared, accountable, inspired and ensure compliance with the highest levels of quality care and patient safety standards. Recently given the Women's Choice Award for America's 100 Best Hospitals Emergency Care, we are the only designated trauma center west of I-15 in the Salt Lake Valley.
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Frequently asked questions
To work as a speech language pathologist in West Jordan, you must hold a current certificate of clinical competence from ASHA and have state licensure valid in Utah. Additionally, maintaining Basic Life Support (BLS) certification ensures compliance with healthcare safety standards in this region.
The Salt Lake Valley, including West Jordan, shows a strong demand for speech language pathologists, boosted by expanding healthcare facilities like Holy Cross Hospital. Candidates with inpatient experience and ASHA certification enjoy favorable hiring prospects due to ongoing community growth and specialized care needs.
At Catholic Health Initiatives, speech language pathologists often engage in medium physical work, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds while assisting patients. This active role supports therapy interventions and patient mobility, requiring stamina and adaptability in a dynamic hospital environment.
Catholic Health Initiatives fosters professional growth by encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and advanced clinical training. Speech language pathologists benefit from access to cutting-edge technology and leadership pathways within a large healthcare system committed to comprehensive patient care.
Catholic Health Initiatives offers relocation bonuses up to $8,000 for qualified speech language pathologists, easing the transition to West Jordan. This financial support reflects the company’s commitment to attracting skilled professionals to its expanding hospital facilities.
The role at Catholic Health Initiatives is uniquely integrated within a Level III trauma and certified stroke treatment center, providing speech language pathologists with complex neurological cases and interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities rarely found elsewhere in Utah.
In West Jordan, speech language pathologists balance inpatient and outpatient care with a focus on neurological and swallowing disorders, similar to metropolitan roles but often with a tighter-knit community feel and direct patient interaction facilitated by regional hospital expansions.
Speech language pathologists in West Jordan typically earn between $70,000 and $85,000 annually, reflecting regional healthcare demand and cost of living. Experience level and certifications, especially ASHA credentials, can elevate salary within this competitive bracket.
Yes, Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes collaborative care, where speech language pathologists work alongside neurologists, therapists, and nursing staff. This approach enhances treatment outcomes by addressing complex disorders through coordinated, patient-centered strategies.
Candidates with a master’s degree in speech-language therapy, ASHA certification, and experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings are highly sought. Familiarity with electronic medical records and a strong commitment to patient-focused rehabilitation further distinguish applicants.