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Preferred Therapy Solutions
Springfield, Massachusetts

Speech Therapist - Speech Language Pathologist - SLP - ST - Per Diem

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$55-$60/hr

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

A Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist, (SLP, CCC), position is now available in our Springfield, MA location splitting time between a subcute/skilled nursing rehab department (Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing) and Senior Living Community on campus. Once hired as part of the PTS team, you may join as many of our other local PRN rosters as you wish. Must have CCC's - SNF experience.

Right in the heart of Springfield is a beautiful little secret-Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing. Our stunning campus features lush gardens, mature trees and walking trails throughout 24-acre grounds set against the backdrop of Lake Massasoit.

You may have already heard that Preferred Therapy Solutions is different from other therapy companies. Let us tell you why we are a step above the rest.

Excellence. Stability. Integrity.

  • We are owned and operated by therapists.
  • We focus on appropriate and ethical patient care.
  • Members of our management team have worked in the very position you are interested in.
  • We understand what therapists need to be successful.

We know that a healthy balance between work and family is important, so we offer a very generous paid time off package for full and part-time employees.

We know that continuing your education is important, so we have a great education department to help you stay up to date.

The success of our residents relies on the success of our therapists. We know that providing the highest quality care brings the highest outcome for our residents. After all, we are all in this to help those we treat reach their highest level of independence. Come join our team and be part of our success!

Requirements

  • Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting
  • Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment

Possess a current Speech Language Pathologist, (ST / SLP), license or be license eligible to practice in the state employed

Demonstrate strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and have experience with electronic documentation

  • Demonstrate good attention to detail and timeliness with documentation
  • Work well with others in a team setting
  • Be flexible with hours
  • Must have CCC's
  • Must have SNF experience.
  • Good Faith Rate Range: $55.00 - $60.00

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive and compassionate speech therapy services within a sub-acute and skilled nursing facility environment. Collaborate effectively with rehab therapists and nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Speech Language PathologyRehabilitationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelClinical documentationTeam collaborationTime management

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 43% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$114k–$125kSpeech-Language Pathology median $166k (middle half $166k–$166k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$113k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Massachusetts164 active6,952 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 43% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 28 employers

6
<$105k
7
$105k-125k
5
$125k-145k
10
$145k-165k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
74%
CME allowance
62%
Sign-on bonus
12%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Dragonfly Cares · Dix Hills, New York

$65-$90/hr
#2

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) On-CallPer Diem

Links Healthcare · Carmichael, California

$65-$70/hr
#3

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

$68.00 per hour
#4

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Home Health

starting at $65/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,823 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Preferred Therapy Solutions

Hospitals and Health Care
Wethersfield, Connecticut
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible hours
Generous paid time off for full/part-time
Education department support
Join multiple local PRN rosters

Living in Springfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$310k
Typical market rent
$1,853/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Springfield, MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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