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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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Call expectations
Not specified
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Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

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 6,381 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, 5% are remote, 60% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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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Salary Distribution24 jobs

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs

401k / retirement match
79% this job
CME allowance
71%
Loan repayment
13%
Sign-on bonus
8% this job
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

8.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Speech Language Pathology

Living in Longmeadow

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$479k
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 (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.

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About JGS Lifecare

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