Career Growth with Dakota Speech and Swallow Center

Are you ready to practice differently?
At Dakota Speech & Swallow Center, we believe great therapy goes deeper. We don’t just treat symptoms — we look for the root cause. Whether a patient is struggling with feeding, swallowing, speech, voice, communication, airway-related concerns, or orofacial myofunctional disorders, our mission is to help them achieve lasting change.

If you’re looking for more than a productivity-driven clinic…
If you want mentorship, specialization, and a collaborative medical network…
If you’re passionate about truly transforming lives…

You may have just found your professional home.

Who Thrives Here
We’re seeking Speech-Language Pathologists who are:

  • Passionate about lifelong learning and developing advanced clinical expertise and specialties

  • Eager to grow within the full scope of speech-language pathology practice, with opportunities to specialize in speech, language, fluency, voice, cognitive-communication, executive function, AAC, feeding and swallowing disorders, and orofacial myofunctional disorders

  • Compassionate, thoughtful clinicians who value whole-person care

  • Excited to collaborate with dentists, orthodontists, PTs, neurologists, ENTs, OTs, chiropractors, lactation consultants, and other interdisciplinary providers

  • Inspired by a workplace that invests in your personal and professional growth

Early career professionals, moms needing flexibility, and SLPs who are simply looking for a better work-life balance and more opportunity, flourish in our clinic.

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Because we value alignment and culture as much as clinical skill, we invite like-minded clinicians to share their resumes with us at any time for future consideration.

What Sets Us Apart

Hands-on mentorship, not just supervision. You’ll work closely with clinical leaders and providers who bring advanced expertise in a variety of specialties. We believe in collaborative treatment planning, case review, and real-time feedback so you feel supported and confident as you grow.

Clear pathways to specialization. Whatever specialties you are drawn to, we provide structured training opportunities and continuing education support to help you deepen your skills with intention.

An intentionally designed clinical environment. Our space was created to feel calm, welcoming, and professional — for patients of all ages and our providers. We prioritize an atmosphere that supports meaningful therapy, collaboration, personalization, and pride in your work.

A culture rooted in purpose and excellence. We value curiosity, critical thinking, and whole-person care. Our team collaborates closely, celebrates growth, and strives for outcomes that truly change lives — not just short-term gains.

A mission-driven workplace. This is not a productivity factory. We are building something meaningful. If you want your work to feel aligned with your values and your long-term professional goals, you’ll find that here.

    • Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

    • South Dakota SLP licensure

    • Ability to commute to our clinic location

    • Conduct comprehensive evaluations.

    • Develop and apply individualized, functional treatment plans

    • Provide family-centered education and coaching

    • Collaborate with our interdisciplinary referral partners

    • Maintain clear, efficient documentation

    • Continue building advanced clinical skills through mentorship and training opportunities

    You’ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse caseload — or develop a niche in areas that truly excite you.

  • For Full-Time Employees (FTE):

    • Retirement stipend

    • Health insurance stipend

    • Dental insurance stipend

    • Paid time off

    • State License Reimbursement

    • Opportunities for advancement

    • Potential profit-sharing based on longevity and role

    For All Staff:

    • Flexible scheduling and flex time

    • Friday afternoons off and no weekends

    • Bi-weekly pay

    • Continuing education, professional development, and specialty training support

    • Supportive, collaboration-focused culture

  • Compensation is competitive for the area and individualized based on the following factors:

    • Years of experience practicing as a Speech-Language Pathologist

    • Clinical experience across a variety of settings (with outpatient or private practice experience strongly preferred)

    • Experience providing care across the lifespan

    • Advanced training, certifications, and already demonstrated competency in specialty areas of interest

    • Willingness to treat areas of need

    • Employment status and availability (full-time, part-time, or per session)

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What Does Our Team Say About DSSC?

  • I truly love my job!

  • I feel so grateful to be able to have work-life balance. It’s so important to me to be able to show up in all the roles I need to play and DSSC allows me to do that!

  • One of the benefits of working for a small business is that they care about you as a person as well as a professional.

  • I love having such a knowledgeable group of people to troubleshoot and bounce ideas off of. Everyone is always learning, growing, and diving deeper and it keeps us all thriving and passionate.
    There’s something so special about getting to work around other SLPs with this unique mindset that I’ve never found in any other work environment I’ve been a part of and it makes our culture so amazing.

  • I’ve worked in a lot of different healthcare offices over my career, and the team and culture at DSSC is something special.

Get In Touch!

Please fill out the contact form below to express interest in working with us and we’ll follow up
OR
send your resume and cover letter to: hello@dakotaspeechandswallowcenter.com