Speech Language Pathologist - SLP
Listed compensation
$45/hr
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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
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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