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Leicester, Massachusetts

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$50/hr

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Job Description

Facility Name: Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Job Type: Fulltime, nonexempt, supports LTACH and SNF settings (same location) Schedule: Days, 4 - 5 days a week shift availability, Weekday/Weekend/Holiday flexible scheduling available

*Our team provides Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) services in-house. Training and competency development are available for candidates eager to expand their clinical skills.

Your Experience Matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

At Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts, a dedicated team of healthcare professionals from multiple disciplines collaborates to create personalized treatment plans for each patient.

As a critical care hospital, we specialize in caring for individuals with complex medical conditions who require extended recovery in a hospital setting. Our patients often face critical or chronic illnesses that demand specialized, long-term care.

We pride ourselves on being both patient-centered and family-friendly, encouraging active participation from patients and their loved ones throughout the recovery process. Our team takes the time to get to know each patient personally, tailoring treatment programs to match their unique goals, abilities, and needs.

Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts is proud to hold The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation, recognizing our commitment to continuous quality and performance standards.

How You’ll Contribute

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for assessing patients' speech, language, communication, and swallowing abilities and developing individualized treatment plans to address their needs.

This role involves implementing therapeutic interventions, educating patients and families on therapy goals and techniques, and accurately documenting evaluations, treatments, and progress in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.

The SLP collaborates closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care. Prior experience in an acute care or rehabilitation setting is preferred.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for

Applicants Should Have

  • Graduate of a master's level program in Speech Language Pathology which is accredited by Education Standards Board or whose practice meets ASHA certification requirements
  • Current and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the state where services are rendered
  • Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA
  • CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS)

Connect with Our Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Brandi Walton, Talent Acquisition Recruiter at 629-257-6103, brandi.walton1@lifepointhealth.net [brandi.walton1@lifepointhealth.net]. Or Click Here to schedule a time to discuss your career interests with Lifepoint Health!

Hourly range: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

EEOC Statement

“Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist assesses patients' speech, language, communication, and swallowing abilities to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. They also educate patients and families while documenting progress and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program and possess a current, unrestricted state license. Additionally, they must meet ASHA certification requirements and hold valid CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationCommunication disordersSwallowing disorders

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 40% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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 $88k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 14 employers

12
<$90k
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$90k-110k
1
$120k
7
$130k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
Loan repayment
29% this job
CME allowance
24%
PSLF eligible
24%
Sign-on bonus
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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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 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Leicester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$461k
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

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

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Paid Family Leave
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Loan Assistance
401(k) Retirement Package with Company Match