Speech Therapist

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$42.5-$65/hr

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Job Description

Join our team and grow with us both professionally and personally! We’re passionate about investing in our team’s growth and well-being. From tuition reimbursement and scholarships to professional development, university partnerships, referral and discount programs, appreciation events, wellness initiatives, and more, we’re proud to offer meaningful opportunities that support every step of your journey.

Acts is currently seeking qualified candidates for our Speech Language Pathologist / Speech Therapist position.

In-house program within a welcoming, slower-paced community environment that delivers holistic care with a strong focus on prevention

  • Salary with 75% productivity benchmarks
  • No mandated group treatment
  • Specialized on-site training delivered during paid work hours, some sessions eligible for CEUs

State-of-the-art Rehab Gyms and Equipment

  • Opportunity to build relationships by following residents across the full continuum of care, including inpatient, home health, outpatient, and fitness services
  • Clinically driven, patient-centered treatment decisions guide all programs and care plans
  • Positive leadership philosophy that gives our therapists opportunities to provide input into programming, systems, and creative idea sharing
  • Due to our company being a non-profit organization, student loan forgiveness is available after 10 years!

In this role, you will be responsible for providing speech therapy services to residents, including evaluations, planning individual treatment programs and goals, actual treatments, discharge planning, and performing other related duties as required. There are exciting opportunities for therapists to grow professionally!

The Ideal Candidate Will Meet the Following Requirements

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology

  • An active Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
  • A valid Speech Language Pathology license or eligibility for license in the state(s) where services are rendered
  • Experience in a skilled nursing and/or outpatient rehab environment (preferred)
  • Team members are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
  • Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and disability programs
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Next-day pay through PayActiv
  • 401(k) with 4% company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Commuter benefits
  • And much more!
  • Eligibility may vary based on employment status.

For more information or to apply, visit us at acts-jobs.org and join our Talent Network to receive e-mail alerts with new job opportunities that match your interests!

Acts is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the hiring process.

Pay Range

$42.50 - $65.00 / hour. Starting rate will vary based on skills and experience.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Therapist is responsible for providing speech therapy services, including conducting evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans. They will also manage patient treatments, discharge planning, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient-centered careRehabilitationClinical documentation

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 68% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$88k–$135kSpeech-Language Pathology median $108k (middle half $98k–$120k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$106k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Maryland143 active6,760 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 68% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentMaryland Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment153 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,494 in the last 30 days1,310 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 18 employers
4
<$105k
1
$105k
9
$125k-145k
5
$145k-165k
3
$165k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs
401k / retirement match
75% this job
CME allowance
44% this job
Loan repayment
25% this job
Relocation assistance
25%
Sign-on bonus
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Voice Speech Language Pathologist

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$142k-$199k
#2

Speech Language Pathologist ContractorContract

Cole Health · Schertz, Texas

$80-$90/hr
#3

Speech and Language Pathologist

$70-$80/hr
#4

Pediatric Outpatient Speech Pathologist

$49.36-$78.25/hr
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

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 6,747 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Acts Retirement-Life Communities

Hospitals and Health Care
Fort Washington, PA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability programs
Flexible spending accounts
Next-day pay through PayActiv
401(k) with 4% company match
Paid time off and holidays
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement and scholarships

Living in Sykesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$481k
Typical market rent
$2,103/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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