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JGS Lifecare
Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Speech Language Pathologist - SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist 8.1 Work-LifePer Diem

Listed compensation

$45/hr

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

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Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist - SLP | Legacy Lifecare VNA/Hospice

$110/per assessment | $75/routine therapy sessions | $45/hr for administrative work

PRN | Flexible Daytime Hours

Legacy Lifecare VNA and Hospice not only provides compassionate and comprehensive care, but we are a leader in the industry when it comes to the value we place on resident care and employee appreciation!

Delivering Solutions That Matter

Evaluate patients for speech and language disorders, initiate assessments upon referral, and develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with the physician and multidisciplinary care team.

Provide rehabilitative speech-language therapy services, carry out appropriate interventions, and educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment procedures and supportive activities.

Monitor, document, and report patient progress, responses to therapy, and changes in condition using the agency's Problem Oriented Record (POR) and required clinical documentation systems.

Coordinate care with healthcare team members, consult with supervisors, and participate in case conferences, in-services, and ongoing professional development.

Support patients and families in adapting to physical, mental, and social limitations by providing education, encouragement, and resources to promote independence and continuity of care.

Maintain compliance with agency policies, patient rights, confidentiality, infection control, safety standards, and emergency preparedness while managing workload, scheduling, and priorities effectively.

Qualifications for Success

  • Active, good-standing MA Speech-Language Pathologist license
  • 1-3 years of experience in geriatrics, long-term care, or short-term rehab
  • Ability to communicate fluently in English - both verbally and written

Benefits for Eligible Positions

Comprehensive health & insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, plus optional supplemental coverage (STD, LTD, accident, critical illness, pet insurance)

Strong financial & retirement benefits including 403(b) retirement savings, flexible spending account, tuition reimbursement, and sign-on bonus

  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and a paid birthday
  • Perks that support daily living such as free meals, snacks, weekly groceries, and free parking
  • Inclusive workplace with great environment and rewarding organization culture
  • Convenient location & accessibility easily reachable via major highways and MBTA commuter rail and bus
  • Apply today and become part of our team at Legacy Lifecare Communities!

Legacy Lifecare communities are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is protected by local, state or federal law.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate patients for speech and language disorders and develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Provide rehabilitative therapy services while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and coordinating care with healthcare team members.

Requirements

Requires an active, good-standing Massachusetts Speech-Language Pathologist license. Candidates must have 1-3 years of experience in geriatrics, long-term care, or short-term rehabilitation.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Speech-language pathologyPatient evaluationIndividualized care planningCare coordinationPatient educationGeriatric careInterdisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist - SLP at JGS Lifecare a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,837 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

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, 40% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.1 / 10 · top 5% in speech language pathologyranked against 6,837 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedSpeech-Language Pathology median $120k (middle half $103k–$125k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMassachusetts index 105.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Massachusetts153 active6,924 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 43% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusMassachusetts speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment160 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,555 in the last 30 days1,393 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+2.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,837 Speech Language Pathology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs
9
<$120k
3
$120k-135k
9
$135k-150k
3
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 29 employers
401k / retirement match
73% this job
CME allowance
37%
Sign-on bonus
27% this job
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Dragonfly Cares · Dix Hills, New York

$65-$90/hr
#2

Speech TherapistPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · Panama City, Florida

$64-$74/hr
#3

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

$65-$70/hr
#4

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$65/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 8.1
Among the best 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,837 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health & insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance
Optional supplemental coverage (STD, LTD, accident, critical illness, pet insurance)
403(b) retirement savings
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Sign-on bonus
Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and a paid birthday
Free meals, snacks, weekly groceries, and free parking

Living in Longmeadow

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$474k
Median resident rent
$1,682/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 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.