Speech Therapist, Per Diem
Listed compensation
$72K–$106K /yr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission.
As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary Join Wentworth-Douglass Hospital/MGB in Dover, NH and be part of our Speech Therapy department. We have a per diem position available; minimum of 12 hours per month required on weekends (2 days) with increased hours as coverage needs increase & per census. Acute Care experience required. Summary
Responsible to assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and other related disorders in acute care setting as part of experienced team. Two weekend days/month required. Prefer at least 1 year prior experience in this setting.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
- Conduct assessments and evaluations to identify speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
- Implement treatment plans through a variety of techniques and modalities.
- Monitor and document patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Educate patients and their families about speech and language disorders, and provide strategies for improving communication.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.
Qualifications Education Master's Degree Speech Therapy required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No Licenses and Credentials: NH Speech-language Pathologist license required Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] required Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology [CCC-SLP] - American Speech Language Hearing Association required Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology [CCC-A] - American Speech Language Hearing Association preferred Experience: speech pathology experience and acute care experience required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Familiarity of diagnostic assessments for speech language. - Employee must have strong interpersonal skills. - Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures sufficiently to perform clinical services independently. - Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology and speech-language pathology scope of practice. - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. - Knowledge of state standards, federal and state regulations.
Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type Onsite Work Location 789 Central Avenue Scheduled Weekly Hours 0 Employee Type Per Diem Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $34.53 - $50.99/Hourly Grade 6 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.
Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors.
The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.
In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.
We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
Key Responsibilities
Assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders within an acute care setting. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans and educate patients and families.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in Speech Therapy, a NH Speech-language Pathologist license, BLS certification, and CCC-SLP. Acute care experience is required, with a preference for at least one year in this setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 50% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $34k–$50k | Speech-Language Pathology median $101k (middle half $84k–$112k)31 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$40k in purchasing power | New Hampshire index 104.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in New Hampshire | 51 active | 6,930 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 50% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +4.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$42k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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