Clinical Speech Pathologist - Neurological Institute Onsite Interview Event

Be part of an onsite interview event at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, and explore an exciting opportunity to join one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Join Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute and become part of a multidisciplinary team in a new, one-million-square-foot, 15-floor, state-of-the-art facility designed to elevate care for complex neurological conditions—including spine injuries, epileptic seizures, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, and stroke. This advanced building brings every stage of care under one roof, featuring dedicated spaces for outpatient services, surgery, stepdown, ICU, epilepsy monitoring, operating rooms, and expanded ambulatory, infusion, imaging, EMG, sleep, and rehabilitation services.

About the role

As a Clinical Speech Pathologist, you will evaluate and treat adult and pediatric patients with communication and swallowing disorders in an outpatient setting. This population includes stroke patients, those with traumatic brain injuries, Parkinson’s disease, and cancer patients. You will perform comprehensive assessments, interpret findings to support medical diagnosis, and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s functional goals.

This is a full-time role with a schedule of Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic speech pathology test procedures and evaluate communication and swallowing function of patients.
• Interpret and report on test results to facilitate medical diagnosis.
• Provide counseling and education about communication and diagnosis to patients and their families.
• Determine therapeutic plan, including need for therapy, frequency of treatment, focus for intervention, prognosis, and duration of therapy.
• Select assistive speech devices to improve patient communication.
• Perform re-evaluation to determine progress after therapy.
• Provide observations about hearing and other behavior 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 employers.
• Maintain speech pathology equipment and materials.
• Assist with planning, budget, service or project development, fee setting, and purchase of new equipment or materials.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
• Current Speech-Language Pathology License (SP) from the State Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology.
• Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Completion of a nine-month clinical fellowship year.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity sufficient to perform tests.

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay

Pay Range Minimum Annual Salary: $63,250.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $96,467.50

The pay range displayed 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 does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.) or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).