Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$120k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Home Care |South Boston, MA | Competitive, salaried pay

Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services (VRNS) is seeking a compassionate and dependable Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our growing home healthcare team in South Boston, Massachusetts.

Position Highlights

  • Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Position
  • Competitive salaried pay
  • Flexible scheduling

One Year of Clinical Experience Required

  • Full benefits package – Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401k, Annual Wellness benefit, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Reimbursement for Wi-Fi cost and more!
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Licensure 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, and swallowing services directly in patients’ homes.

You’ll work closely with patients, caregivers, and their care teams to improve communication, cognitive-communication skills, swallowing safety, functional 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 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 nursing 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 full-time home care speech therapy!

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will provide skilled speech, language, and swallowing interventions directly in patients' homes. They will also collaborate with the care team to monitor patient progress and educate caregivers on communication and safety strategies.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Language TherapySwallowing AssessmentCognitive-Communication InterventionPatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningCaregiver EducationInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 40% have no call, 60% 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)), so the posted ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 14 employers

12
<$90k
4
$90k-110k
1
$120k
7
$130k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
Loan repayment
29%
CME allowance
24%
PSLF eligible
24%
Sign-on bonus
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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CVHCare · Contra Costa County, California

Up to $140,000
#2

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CVHCare · Oakland, California

Up to $140,000
#3

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Up to $140,000
#4

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - San Francisco/San Mateo

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 5.7
Better work-life than 70% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k≈ 9.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,338/mo≈ 45% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
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 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services

Home Health Care Services
Mansfield, Massachusetts
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401k
Annual Wellness benefit
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Reimbursement for Wi-Fi cost
Mileage reimbursement
Licensure reimbursement