Pays $78,520 - $113,381/year — Speech Language Pathologist market median is ~$112k (45 jobs) · Top 25% in Speech Language Pathology for work-life (6.6/10, vs 5,925 in this specialty)
Speech Therapist
About the Role
Home health speech therapy. Flexible schedule. Work autonomously. $78k-$113k. Make a real impact in patients' homes. No burnout here.
Join NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE as a Speech Therapist in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont. Are you a compassionate and skilled Speech Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact? Join our dedicated home health team and bring your expertise directly to patients where they feel most comfortable—at home.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), and identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
- Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient’s function.
- Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.
- Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
Requirements
- Possesses a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology (SLP), and is licensed as a speech language pathologist by the State of Vermont
- Two years of appropriate experience as a Speech-Language Pathology, community/home health experience is preferred.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
- Complies with acceptable professional standards and practice.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $37.75 - $54.51/hour
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Therapist at NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% 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
In Vermont, Speech-Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$96k across 14 listings, vs ~$99k nationally (6,611 listings).
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Vermont's cost-of-living index is 118.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state — Vermont ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.6/10 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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