Pays $35.84-$54.82/hr — Speech Language Pathologist market median is ~$120k (17 jobs)
Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist
About the Role
Per diem acute care SLP. Primarily weekdays, one weekend day/month. $35.84-54.82/hr. Newton, MA.
Join Mass General Brigham as a Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist – Per Diem, Weekdays in Newton, Massachusetts, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $35.84 - $54.82/hr.
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses
- Recognition programs
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- On-site position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Mass General Brigham in Newton, Massachusetts, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech Language Pathologist will perform comprehensive assessments and management of adult inpatients with swallowing, speech, language, and cognitive disorders. They are also responsible for patient education, interdisciplinary communication, and maintaining thorough clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess a current, unrestricted license in Massachusetts. At least two years of acute care experience and independence in performing MBSS are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
In Massachusetts, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (58 salary observations; 81 listings), vs ~$98k nationally (1,406 salary observations; 3,911 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 35% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Speech Language Pathologist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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