Pays from $43/hr — Speech Language Pathologist market median is ~$93k (6 jobs) · Top 10% in Speech Language Pathology for work-life (7.1/10, vs 5,925 in this specialty)
Senior Living Speech Therapist
About the Role
Home health speech therapy. Flexible schedule. $43.60-$65.40/hr. Help patients communicate and swallow better. Actually make a difference.
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Senior Living Speech Therapist in West Orange, New Jersey.
Requirements
- Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of residence.
- Current CPR certification.
- Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $43.60 - $65.40/hour.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with UnitedHealth Group in West Orange, New Jersey.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech Therapist is responsible for assessing and treating patients with speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. They develop treatment plans, perform interventions to improve patient well-being, and coordinate care with physicians and nursing staff.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Senior Living Speech Therapist at UnitedHealth Group a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 5,925 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
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 Jersey, Speech-Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$96k across 64 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 Jersey's cost-of-living index is 128.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$113k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state — New Jersey ranks #12 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.1/10 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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