Speech-Language Pathologist - Per Diem

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

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Job Description

At Fusion Physical Therapy Partners, we believe that great things happen when we work together. We are a network of New England-based private practices committed to excellence and driven to continually innovate and improve. We’re reshaping the future of physical therapy and setting new standards for patient care and clinic success.

Engage Senior Therapy, a proud member of Fusion Physical Therapy Partners, is now hiring a passionate geriatric focused Per Diem Speech Therapist at our partner Assisted Living Facility in Rye, NH! In this role, you will determine appropriate speech therapy care and treatment for a geriatric population at a wide range of functional levels. You will have the opportunity to work across multiple locations, providing speech therapy services to a diverse range of patients.

About the Role

As a Speech-Language Pathologist at Engage Senior Therapy, a proud member of Fusion Physical Therapy Partners, you will work with a senior population to assess, treat, and help manage speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.

You'll have the opportunity to deliver personalized, one-on-one care in a supportive, flexible setting that values your clinical expertise and professional growth. Your work will empower older adults to maintain independence, enhance communication, and improve quality of life.

Why Join Engage?

  • One-on-one, hour-long treatment sessions
  • Autonomous work environment with team support
  • Diverse care settings for professional variety
  • Senior-focused mentorship and clinical development

Your Responsibilities

  • Conduct evaluations of speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s needs
  • Provide care with a high level of independence in assisted living communities, while always supported by the broader Engage team for guidance and resources
  • Provide patient and caregiver education to support therapy goals
  • Accurately document care using EMR in compliance with state and facility standards

About You

  • Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program
  • Active or pending SLP license
  • Strong interest or experience in geriatric care
  • Skilled in communication, interpersonal relationships, and patient engagement
  • Passionate about providing evidence-based, high-quality care
  • Committed to learning, growing, and contributing to a team

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a flexible, supportive environment where your clinical skills are truly valued—we’d love to hear from you!

Fusion Physical Therapy Partners and our associated clinics are proud to invest in cultures of inclusion and positivity and encourage all to apply to our open roles. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct evaluations and implement individualized treatment plans for speech, language, and swallowing disorders in a geriatric population. Provide patient and caregiver education while maintaining accurate documentation in EMR systems.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program with an active or pending SLP license. Requires a strong interest in geriatric care and a commitment to evidence-based, high-quality patient care.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningSwallowing Disorder ManagementCommunication Disorder TreatmentPatient EducationEMR Documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech-Language Pathologist - Per Diem at Fusion Physical Therapy Partners a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Speech-Language Pathology — ranked against 7,506 active Speech-Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Geriatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 50% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Speech-Language Pathologist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in speech-language pathologyranked against 7,506 Speech-Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedSpeech-Language Pathologist median $101k (middle half $84k–$135k)30 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNew Hampshire index 104.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathologist listings in New Hampshire57 active7,614 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 50% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Speech-Language Pathologist pay trend+4.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,506 Speech-Language Pathology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

42 jobs · 33 employers
401k / retirement match
76%
CME allowance
57%
Loan repayment
17%
Sign-on bonus
14%
Relocation assistance
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Speech-Language Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,506 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Fusion Physical Therapy Partners

Hospitals and Health Care

Benefits & Perks

One-on-One Sessions
Autonomous Work
Senior-Focused Mentorship
Clinical Development
Flexible Schedule

Living in Rye

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.27M
Typical market rent
$3,220/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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