Speech Language Pathologist (Per Diem)

Speech-Language Pathologist Above average in Speech Language PathologyNo weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$36.5-$54.75/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 55m ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Building Name: PMC - Helen Porter Nursing Home
  • Location Address: 30 Porter Drive, Middlebury Vermont
  • Regular
  • Department: Porter - Rehabilitation Therapies
  • Per Diem (position has no committed hours and is not benefit eligible)
  • Standard Hours: 0

Biweekly Scheduled Hours

  • Shift: Day
  • Primary Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Weekend Needs: As Scheduled
  • Salary Range: Min $36.50 Mid $45.63 Max $54.75
  • Recruiter: Aaron Ducatte

Responsible for administration and direct application of Speech-Language Pathology treatment modalities as prescribed by a referring physician. Evaluates, plans, directs and treats all patients referred to Speech-Language Pathology.

Speech-Language Pathology treatments help to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury. Assists patients to obtain maximum performance and function in society while learning to live a routine “normal” life within the constraints of their disability.

Participates in performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Provides information related to departmental budget considerations in relationship to Speech-Language Pathology’s needs for optimum patient care and service.

Performs some administrative duties at the delegation of the Rehabilitation Services Director. Qualifications Masters degree from an accredited college in Speech-Language Pathology. Current State Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Current BCLS certification.

Education

  • Masters degree from an accredited college in Speech-Language Pathology.
  • Current State Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
  • Current BCLS certification.

Experience

Management of medically complex patients; competencies in swallowing assessments and treatment planning; quality improvement planning and implementation; interdisciplinary team membership and effective collaboration for quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and administering treatment modalities to restore patient function and prevent disability. They also participate in departmental performance improvement activities and assist with administrative duties as delegated.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college and possess current state licensure. Additionally, a current BCLS certification and experience with medically complex patients are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary collaborationPatient evaluationRehabilitation therapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist (Per Diem) at University of Vermont Health Network a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,328 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 68% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Vermont is 98.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k in an average-cost state. 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Speech Language Pathology

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Middlebury

Median resident rent
$1,201/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
Up to 8.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.