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Mass General Brigham
Dover, New Hampshire

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$43.31-$52.63/hr

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Job Description

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

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We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Join Wentworth-Douglass Hospital/MGB in Dover, NH and be part of our Speech Therapy department. We have a per diem position available; minimum of 12 hours per month required on weekends with additional hours available as coverage needs increase & per census.

Acute Care experience required.

Summary

Responsible to assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and other related disorders in acute care setting as part of experienced team. Two weekend days/month required. Prefer at least 1 year prior experience in this setting.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

Conduct assessments and evaluations to identify speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.

  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
  • Implement treatment plans through a variety of techniques and modalities.
  • Monitor and document patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed.
  • Educate patients and their families about speech and language disorders, and provide strategies for improving communication.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.

Qualifications

  • Education
  • Master's Degree Speech Therapy required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

NH Speech-language Pathologist license required

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] Required

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology [CCC-SLP] - American Speech Language Hearing Association required

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology [CCC-A] - American Speech Language Hearing Association preferred

Experience

speech pathology experience and acute care experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Familiarity of diagnostic assessments for speech language.
  • Employee must have strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to incorporate new clinical procedures sufficiently to perform clinical services independently.
  • Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology and speech-language pathology scope of practice.
  • Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Knowledge of state standards, federal and state regulations.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location: 789 Central Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

  • $43.31 - $52.63/Hourly
  • Grade
  • 6

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.

Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors.

The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level.

The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success.

These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in an acute care setting. They will develop and implement individualized treatment plans while collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient educationDocumentationCollaboration

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 40% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$90k–$109kSpeech-Language Pathology median $111k (middle half $104k–$114k)71 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$96k in purchasing powerNew Hampshire index 104.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in New Hampshire48 active7,047 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 40% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,596 in the last 30 days1,377 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+2.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$100k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs
7
<$110k
4
$110k-130k
11
$130k-150k
3
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs
401k / retirement match
80%
CME allowance
37%
Sign-on bonus
20%
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Dragonfly Cares · Dix Hills, New York

$65-$90/hr
#2

Speech Therapist (ST)- Columbus

Home Care Providers Group · Dublin, Ohio

starting at $75/hr
#3

Speech Therapist

$64-$74/hr
#4

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

$65/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,883 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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About Mass General Brigham

Hospitals and Health Care
Somerville, Massachusetts
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits (per diem may vary)
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials and premiums as applicable

Living in Dover

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$570k
Typical market rent
$2,292/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.