Speech Therapist

Speech-Language PathologistFull-time

Compensation

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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

Speech AssessmentLanguage DiagnosisTreatment PlanningCommunication TherapySwallowing Disorder TreatmentPatient EducationClinical DocumentationPatient CareCollaborative Care

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).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 10% in speech language pathologyranked against 6,853 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedSpeech-Language Pathology median $94k (middle half $84k–$104k)178 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 50% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS 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 listings2,517 in the last 30 days1,361 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,853 Speech Language Pathology listings); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs
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<$105k
8
$105k-125k
8
$125k-145k
5
$145k-165k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs
401k / retirement match
68%
CME allowance
43%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$72-$80/hr
#2

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$65-$75/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,853 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Putnam General Hospital

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51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Professional Growth
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