Speech Therapist
Listed compensation
$85-$110/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 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
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 65% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.0 / 10 · above average in speech language pathology | ranked against 6,742 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $177k–$229k | Speech-Language Pathology median $107k (middle half $98k–$109k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$193k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Maryland | 138 active | 6,746 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 65% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment148 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,433 in the last 30 days | 1,331 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +3.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs
29 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
29 jobs · 22 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
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