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Mass General Brigham
Dover, New Hampshire

Speech Therapist, Per Diem

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$72K–$106K /yr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

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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

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Speech AssessmentLanguage Disorder TreatmentCognitive-Communication TherapySwallowing Disorder TreatmentVoice TherapyPatient EducationClinical DocumentationCollaborative Care

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).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$34k–$50kSpeech-Language Pathology median $101k (middle half $84k–$112k)31 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$40k in purchasing powerNew Hampshire index 104.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in New Hampshire51 active6,930 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 50% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.2% 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.

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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Salary Distribution

38 jobs · 30 employers
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<$105k
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$105k-125k
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$125k-145k
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$145k-165k
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$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

39 jobs · 30 employers
401k / retirement match
77%
CME allowance
51%
Loan repayment
18%
Sign-on bonus
15%
Relocation assistance
15%

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 6,823 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Mass General Brigham

Hospitals and Health Care
Somerville, Massachusetts
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

PRN premium pay
Weekend differential

Living in Dover

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$573k≈ 16.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,297/mo≈ 81% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.