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How much do outpatient slp jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for outpatient slp in the United States is $43.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36.06 and $51.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does an outpatient Speech-Language Pathologist typically collaborate with other healthcare professionals to support patient progress?

As an outpatient Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), you'll frequently work as part of a multidisciplinary team, which may include physicians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and social workers. Regular communication and case conferences are common to ensure treatment plans are aligned and patient goals are consistently supported. Building these collaborative relationships helps SLPs provide comprehensive, patient-centered care, and also fosters professional growth by learning from colleagues in related fields.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Outpatient Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), and why are they important?

To thrive as an Outpatient SLP, you need a master's degree in speech-language pathology, national certification (CCC-SLP), and state licensure, along with expertise in diagnosing and treating speech, language, and swallowing disorders. Familiarity with assessment tools, electronic medical record (EMR) systems, and evidence-based therapy techniques is typical in this setting. Exceptional interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to motivate and communicate clearly with patients and families set outstanding SLPs apart. These skills are vital for delivering individualized, effective therapy, ensuring patient progress, and fostering strong therapeutic relationships.

What are outpatient SLPs?

Outpatient SLPs are Speech-Language Pathologists who work in outpatient settings, such as clinics or rehabilitation centers, rather than hospitals or schools. They assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, voice, communication, and swallowing disorders in patients of all ages. Their work often involves individualized therapy sessions, patient and family education, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals to help patients improve their communication and swallowing abilities.

What is the difference between Outpatient Slp vs Inpatient Slp?

AspectOutpatient SLPInpatient SLP
Work EnvironmentClinics, outpatient centers, schoolsHospitals, rehabilitation units
Patient PopulationChronic conditions, follow-up careAcute conditions, post-surgery or injury
CredentialsSLP license, possibly specialty certificationsSLP license, possibly specialty certifications
Employer & IndustryHealthcare clinics, schools, private practicesHospitals, medical centers

Outpatient SLPs typically work in clinics or schools, focusing on ongoing therapy for chronic conditions, while Inpatient SLPs work in hospitals, providing immediate care for acute issues. Both roles require similar credentials but differ mainly in work setting and patient needs.

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Infographic showing various Outpatient Slp job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 92% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,346 per year, or $43.9 per hour.
Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist

Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist

CommonSpirit Health

Chattanooga, TN • On-site

Other

Posted 19 days ago


CommonSpirit Health rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 503 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

371st of 870 rated healthcare providers


Job description


Job Summary and Responsibilities

Outpatient SLP

PRN

Hamilton YMCA on Shallowford Rd

7430 Shallowford Road

As our Speech Language Pathologist, you will be a vital clinician, expertly assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders to significantly improve patient quality of life.
Every day, you will conduct comprehensive evaluations for all referred patients, meticulously implementing individualized treatment plans. You'll contribute clinical expertise to develop/upgrade treatment programs/protocols, and actively shape departmental and organizational goals.
To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical knowledge, exceptional diagnostic/therapeutic skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

  • Applies the knowledge and skills needed to do the job while keeping informed about practices, procedures, and new developments related to own work including: educating patients/families regarding evaluation and treatment procedures and activities, recognizing changes in the patient’s medical status and notifying nursing when appropriate, assisting to maintain medical records/documentation for each patients and their plan of care, performs evaluations/treatments for patients exhibiting speech/language/cognitive/swallowing deficits, scheduling of patients, performing duties with minimal supervision of director, demonstrating effective time management skills by completing patient care assignments in a quality manner.
  • Demonstrates commitment to professional behavior by: successfully completing annual certification requirements, attending mandatory in-services, demonstrates ability to share knowledge while working with the students and co-workers, assessing learning needs of staff and orients personnel as need arises, providing and responding to positive constructive feedback to support staff, willing to work over as patient volume requires to meet customer’s needs, reporting to work on time and beginning assigned work in a timely manner, develops and maintains smooth cooperative working relationships with others, responding promptly to inquiries, organizes or finishes work on time 90% of the time, presents professional appearance through compliance with dress code, maintaining privacy and/or confidential hospital information at all times, completing daily patient charges to ensure timely entry into the computer system and reporting systems, participating in departmental quality improvement activities.
  • Demonstrates commitment to personal development by: identifying areas of professional weakness and seeking out resources, offering assistance to peers, remaining flexible by coping successfully with a variety of situations and personalities and the changing work environment, recognizing and performing duties which need to be performed although were not directly assigned, maintaining appropriate licensure and certification, pursuing continuing education that may be beneficial to daily work or growth of services and sharing the knowledge with others.
  • Demonstrates customer focused attitude: listening effectively to gain understanding of customer needs and response by taking appropriate and timely action, initiating/promoting customer relations within the department, presenting self and position appropriately to hospital visitors and staff at all times, maintaining positive interaction with customers (patients, visitors, physicians, team members), dealing effectively with stressful situations, looking for ways to improve service and introduce new work procedures that save time/effort/money.
  • Demonstrates effective communication skills: consistently good verbal and written communication skills with all primary customers, demonstrating attention to and conveying understanding of the comments/questions/concerns of others.
  • Demonstrates adherence to policies/procedures/standards: participation in required classes and activities for hospital accreditation, complies with specific policies/procedures/assignments concerning safety and codes, providing a safe patient environment free from hazards by complying with hospital safety policies and procedures, ensures that equipment is working properly and reporting malfunctions/abuse/loss promptly, keeping noise and clutter to a minimum in a patient’s room and in therapy department.
Job Requirements

Required

  • Masters Of Science Master's Degree in Communication Disorders, upon hire and
  • Speech Language Pathologist: TN, upon hire and
  • Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology, upon hire and
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire


Preferred

  • Doctorate Of Science Doctorate in Communication Disorders Preferred., upon hire and
  • Experience in acute care or outpatient services preferred and
  • Certificate Other VITALSTIM Certification Preferred
Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Qualifications:

Required

  • Masters Of Science Master's Degree in Communication Disorders, upon hire and
  • Speech Language Pathologist: TN, upon hire and
  • Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology, upon hire and
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire


Preferred

  • Doctorate Of Science Doctorate in Communication Disorders Preferred., upon hire and
  • Experience in acute care or outpatient services preferred and
  • Certificate Other VITALSTIM Certification Preferred
Employment Type: PRN

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