Speech Pathologist Per Diem
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Baystate Health as a Speech Pathologist – Per Diem, Inpatient in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Key Responsibilities
- service training programs 18) Assists with on
- job orientation and training for student interns Skills and Competencies: 1) The therapist demonstrates competent clinical practice utilizing a clinical decision
- making process and critical thinking skills to effectively and efficiently deliver patient care with all healthcare providers across the continuum of care 2) Utilizes clinical decision
Requirements
- service training programs 18) Assists with on
- job orientation and training for student interns Skills and Competencies: 1) The therapist demonstrates competent clinical practice utilizing a clinical decision
- making process and critical thinking skills to effectively and efficiently deliver patient care with all healthcare providers across the continuum of care 2) Utilizes clinical decision
- American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Certified Speech Therapist
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $89.6K - $121.8K
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Baystate Health in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Speech Pathologist Per Diem position at Baystate Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
This Pathology position at Baystate Health is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.
Compensation Analysis
Baystate Health lists compensation for this speech-language pathologist position at $43k to $58k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- Transparent compensation ($43k–$58k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Speech Pathology, Dysphagia Management, Modified Barium Swallows, Clinical Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Inpatient Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.
Core responsibilities: The Speech Pathologist identifies, evaluates, and treats inpatient clients to restore communication and swallowing skills. They also document patient progress, coordinate discharge planning, and mentor staff or student interns.
Benefits package: Earned Time off, Continuing education support, 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service, 529 College Savings Plan, Free money coach advice from a certified professional, Pet, home, auto and personal insurance, Wellbeing programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (1)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
11d ago
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