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Central Falls, Rhode Island

Speech Language Pathologist Full Time - $80-$85 per hour

Speech-Language PathologistContract

Listed compensation

$80-$85/hr

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Job Description

Come work for a local woman-SLP-owned company based in Boston.. where we value YOUR work and make sure that caseloads are MANAGEABLE and that YOU have an appropriate space to work with the materials you need to do your job. Since we are owned and operated by therapists, we understand the unique needs of therapists.

Boston Speech Therapy is excited to announce an opening for a Speech Language Pathologist to join our dedicated team. We offer competitive compensation ranging from $80-$85 per hour based on experience.

In this role, you will provide speech and language services at a school in Central Falls, Rhode Island. You will assess, diagnose, and treat individuals with speech and language disorders. You will develop tailored treatment plans, provide therapeutic interventions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote effective communication and overall well-being in your clients.

This position not only allows for professional growth but also offers a supportive environment where your expertise is valued and your contributions are recognized.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations and assessments for speech and language disorders.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment results.
  • Provide direct therapy services to clients, helping them improve their communication skills.
  • Collaborate with families, educators, and other professionals to support clients' therapy goals.
  • Document patient progress and maintain accurate records.
  • Stay informed about the latest research and best practices in the field of speech-language pathology.
  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
  • Current state licensure or certification as a Speech Language Pathologist.
  • Experience with a variety of speech and language disorders.
  • Strong diagnostic and assessment skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Familiarity with teletherapy practices is a plus.
  • 1099 contract position
  • Full-time
  • $80-$85 per hour

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess current state licensure or certification. Experience with various speech and language disorders and strong diagnostic skills are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Speech and language therapyDiagnostic assessmentTreatment planningMultidisciplinary collaborationPatient documentation

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 57% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$166k–$177kSpeech-Language Pathology median $140k (middle half $120k–$151k)206 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$168k in purchasing powerRhode Island index 102.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Rhode Island27 active7,084 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 57% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment7,844 active listings, Oct 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.8% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 26 employers
11
<$105k
3
$105k-130k
9
$130k-155k
8
$155k-180k
2
$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
78%
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
26%
Relocation assistance
22%
Loan repayment
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language Pathologist III, ENT, Voice

Sutter Health · Santa Clara, California

$135k-$189k
#2

Speech Language Pathologist ContractorContract

Cole Health · Schertz, Texas

$80-$90/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist

$65-$80/hr
#4

Speech and Language Pathologist

$70-$80/hr
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,936 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Central Falls

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$373k
Typical market rent
$1,547/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.8
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.