Pays from $34/hr — Speech Language Pathologist market median is ~$120k (168 jobs) · Above average in Speech Language Pathology for work-life (6.4/10, vs 5,925 in this specialty)
Speech Therapist - Per Diem
About the Role
Per diem home health. $34-$61/hr. Weekend rotation required. Flexible scheduling.
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Speech Therapist - Per Diem in New Mexico.
Requirements
- Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of New Mexico.
- Current CPR certification.
- Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
- Available to work a weekend rotation.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $34.23 - $61.15/hour.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Work with UnitedHealth Group in New Mexico.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech Therapist is responsible for assessing patient needs, developing treatment plans, and providing interventions for speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive disorders. They also coordinate care with the healthcare team and educate patients and caregivers on treatment participation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Therapist - Per Diem at UnitedHealth Group a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 5,925 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Speech-Language Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 1,032 active listings.
In New Mexico, Speech-Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$104k across 27 listings, vs ~$99k nationally (6,611 listings).
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
New Mexico's cost-of-living index is 94.2 (US average = 100) — New Mexico ranks #10 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 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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