Speech Therapist
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Job Description
Speech Therapist
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Speech Therapist to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will work closely with patients of all ages to assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. Your expertise will help improve the quality of life for individuals facing communication challenges, making a meaningful difference in their daily interactions and overall well-being.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ speech, language, voice, and swallowing functions
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals
- Provide therapy sessions to improve speech, language, and communication skills
- Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary
- Educate patients and their families about communication disorders and strategies for improvement
- Collaborate with healthcare teams, educators, and caregivers to ensure coordinated care
- Stay current with advancements in speech-language pathology and incorporate best practices into therapy
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders
- Valid licensure or certification as a Speech-Language Pathologist (e. g., ASHA certification)
- Proven experience in diagnosing and treating speech and language disorders
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and age groups
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to improving patient outcomes
Join our dynamic team committed to providing exceptional care and fostering a supportive environment for both patients and staff. We offer opportunities for professional growth, ongoing training, and a collaborative workplace culture focused on making a positive impact.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders and possess a valid licensure or ASHA certification. Proven experience in diagnosing and treating communication disorders is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Therapist at Putnam General Hospital a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,853 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 50% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 10% in speech language pathology | ranked against 6,853 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Speech-Language Pathology median $94k (middle half $84k–$104k)178 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 50% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $7k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,517 in the last 30 days | 1,361 the 30 days before (+85%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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