Speech Language Pathologist
Listed compensation
$55-$65/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Home Care | Lenox, MA | New competitive rates, earn up to $160/visit!
Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services (VRNS) is seeking a compassionate and dependable Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our growing home healthcare team in Lenox, Massachusetts.
Position Highlights
- Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Position
- Competitive pay – Up to $160/visit
- Flexible scheduling
- One year of clinical experience required
- Mileage reimbursement
- Supportive clinical and administrative leadership
- Ongoing training and professional development
- USA Today Top Workplaces Winner – 2024, 2025 & 2026
Your Role as a Home Care Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP):
As a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with VRNS, you’ll provide skilled speech, language, communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing services directly in patients’ homes.
You’ll work closely with patients and their care teams to promote functional communication, swallowing safety, independence, and quality of life.
If you’re looking for a therapy position that combines professional independence, flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, and meaningful one-on-one patient care, this could be a great opportunity for you!
Your Responsibilities May Include
- Assessing communication, speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing abilities
- Providing skilled speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing interventions
- Educating patients and caregivers regarding communication strategies, swallowing safety, and appropriate compensatory techniques
- Monitoring patient progress and modifying treatment plans as needed
- Collaborating with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other members of the care team
Completing Accurate and Timely Electronic Documentation
Home care offers a unique opportunity to get to know your patients and make a meaningful difference in their daily lives. Each visit is different, and you’ll have the autonomy to provide individualized care based on each patient’s needs.
What Makes VRNS Different?
At Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services, we’re clinician-owned and clinician-focused. We understand what therapists need to feel supported and successful in the field.
Our participation in the ABI Waiver Program helps provide clinicians with consistent scheduling while still offering the flexibility and independence that make home healthcare so appealing.
You’ll have the support of an experienced clinical and administrative team while maintaining the ability to build a schedule that works for your life.
Requirements
Need to Have
- Current Massachusetts Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license
- Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience
- Afternoon availability
Nice to Have
- Previous home care experience
- Monday–Friday availability
Weekend Availability
Join the VRNS team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients while enjoying the flexibility of per diem home care speech-language pathology!
Key Responsibilities
The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide skilled speech, language, and swallowing interventions directly in patients' homes. They are responsible for assessing patient abilities, educating caregivers, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team to improve patient outcomes.
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 40% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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