Speech Therapist SLPA
Listed compensation
$35-$45/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
- Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Compensation
- Great Work Environment
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced, licensed Speech Therapist to join our team! As a Speech Therapist, you will be meeting with new patients, assessing their speech needs, and creating personalized treatment plans to help them reach their goals.
You will also be documenting all patient care, observing and participating in treatment, and adjusting goals and milestones as needed for the best possible outcomes.
The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of speech pathology, is able to provide compassionate care to every patient, and has excellent organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Meet with patients for the first time in their speech journey, answering introductory questions
- Make evaluations and create treatment plans customized for that patient, working with them to set short and long term goals for their speech and wellness
- Assist in the implementation of the treatment plan, adjusting as needed to ensure successful outcomes
- Maintaining excellent records of patient needs, care, and outcome
Work closely with the family of the patients and the patients itself to ensure they have the knowledge and tools they need for success
Qualifications
- Active state license for practicing speech therapy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong charting and documentation skills
- Familiarity with basic computer programs, such as the Microsoft Office suite
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.0 / 10 · above average in speech-language pathology assistant | ranked against 132 Speech-Language Pathology Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$80k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Florida | 418 active | 6,773 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +4.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$83k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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