Speech Therapist SLPA

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35-$45/hr

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Posted 29m ago · Verified live

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

Patient evaluationTreatment planning

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).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.0 / 10 · above average in speech-language pathology assistantranked against 132 Speech-Language Pathology Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$80k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Florida418 active6,773 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (132 Speech-Language Pathology Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Speech-Language Pathology Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 132 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Training & development
Wellness resources
Competitive Compensation
Great Work Environment
Career Advancement Opportunities

Living in Miami

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$621k
Typical market rent
$2,965/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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