Speech Language Pathologist
Listed compensation
$124.8K - $156K
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Benefits
- Bonus based on performance
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
Do you love helping others live their best life possible? Are you passionate about promoting quality of life by providing world-class care?
Inspired by nurses, Boost Home Healthcare makes it easier for patients to focus on recovery and wellness by personalizing and coordinating care. As a member of our team, you’ll play a key role in providing quality home healthcare, where patients are able to remain independent at their place of residence in the healthiest and happiest state of being possible.
A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) administers speech therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Supervisor or Manager, Speech therapy services are furnished only by or under the supervision of a qualified speech pathologist.
Why join our team
- Treated with respect and dignity
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Supported in the field
- Flexible scheduling
- Bonuses based on performance
What you’ll be doing
Gather background data, reviews referrals, selects and modifies evaluation tools, and evaluates patients determining the level of patient’s physical and psychosocial functioning.
Reevaluate the patient’s progress during treatment at appropriate intervals, recommending, acquiring, and modifying necessary adaptive equipment to augment the patient's independence.
- Provide full range speech language pathology services as ordered by physician.
- Consult with physicians regarding change of treatment.
- Supervise home health aide as appropriate per state and federal guidelines.
- Evaluate outcomes and discharge planning.
What we’re looking for
A passion to serve and help others live their best lives possible.
A Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology, and is licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist by the state where they furnish services, -or-
Successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or be in the process of completing), at least nine months of supervised full-time SLP experience, and has successfully completed a national examination approved by the Secretary.
- Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing (refer to SLP state specific qualifications).
- Minimum of one (1) year in an acute care setting.
Key Responsibilities
The SLP provides speech therapy services to patients in their homes based on physician orders and plans of care. Responsibilities include evaluating patient functioning, modifying treatment plans, and supervising home health aides.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology and be licensed in the state of practice. A minimum of one year of experience in an acute care setting is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist at Boost Home Healthcare - Framingham-Norwood 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 6,108 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Boost Home Healthcare - Framingham-Norwood holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 83/100, 3 active listings.
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 83% have no call, 88% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $133k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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