Speech Therapist

Speech-Language Pathologist Top 25% in Speech Language PathologyFull-time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

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 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,328 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, 6% are remote, 80% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs

4
<$115k
5
$115k-130k
5
$130k-145k
5
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs

401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
70%
Sign-on bonus
10%
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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KidsCare Home Health · Fort Collins, Colorado

$60-$75/hr
#2

Full -Time Private School Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Strides Therapy and Educational Services · Frederick, Maryland

$65-$75/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) or Clinical Fellow (SLP-CF)

$65-$75/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist

$60-$70/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Higher than about 8 in 10 of 6,328 Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

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About Putnam General Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Professional Growth
Ongoing Training