Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Massachusetts

A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), also known as a speech therapist, plays a pivotal role in the therapy industry by evaluating, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. These disorders may result from a variety of causes such as stroke, brain injury, hearing loss, developmental delay, Parkinson's disease, a cleft palate, or autism. SLPs develop and implement individualized treatment plans, provide counseling to patients and their families, keep accurate records, report progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary. They work in various settings, including schools, hospitals, and research settings.

To become an SLP, one must possess a strong set of skills including excellent communication, patience, compassion, and problem-solving abilities. They require a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and must be licensed in the state they wish to practice. In addition, they should earn a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Before becoming an SLP, a person may work as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, a special education teacher, or a child development specialist, gaining valuable experience in supporting individuals with communication and swallowing disorders.

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Emerson Health

Speech Therapist - Home Care

Language Pathologist is responsible for comprehensive patient management including evaluation, diagnosis, and intervention, and patient/family education for development and implementation of individualized...

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We are excited to expand our team and are hiring a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) due to our continued growth and increasing patient demand....

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Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract

  • Jackson Therapy Partners
  • Lancaster, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lancaster, MA
  • 1 day ago

Join a skilled nursing facility in Lancaster, MA as a travel Speech-Language Pathologist....

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Speech Pathologist

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Western Massachusetts
  • Westfield, MA
  • 25 days ago
  • Westfield, MA
  • 25 days ago

Identifying issues and modifying speech therapy treatment if necessary. Tracking and documenting patient performance, progress, and response to treatment....

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Speech Pathologist

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New England at Lowell
  • Haverhill, MA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Haverhill, MA
  • 45+ days ago

Identifying issues and modifying speech therapy treatment if necessary. Tracking and documenting patient performance, progress, and response to treatment....

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Remote Speech Language Pathologist in MA

  • Sunbelt Staffing
  • Acton, MA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Acton, MA
  • 12 hours ago

A contract opportunity is available for a Speech-Language Pathologist experienced in telespeech and teletherapy services within a school setting....

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Telehealth Speech Language Pathologist - Massachusetts

  • Sunbelt Staffing
  • Fitchburg, MA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Fitchburg, MA
  • 12 hours ago

A contract opportunity is available for a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) specializing in school-based services, including telespeech and teletherapy....

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Travel Speech Language Pathologist

  • KPG Healthcare
  • Plymouth, MA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Plymouth, MA
  • 19 hours ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Travel Speech Language Pathologists to fill Travel and Local Contract opportunities throughout our network of hospitals....

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Speech-Language Pathologist, 24 hours (3 days/week), part time

  • Beth Israel Lahey Hospital
  • Winchester, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Winchester, MA
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION REQUIRED: Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: --Minimum one year of experience as speech-language pathologist in acute care, inpatient...

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1.0 FTE Speech Language Pathologist

  • Lexington Public Schools (MA)
  • Lexington, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lexington, MA
  • 1 day ago

Position Title: Speech Language Pathologist FLSA: Exempt Reports to: Building Principal, Evaluation Team Supervisor and Director of Special Education Terms of Employment: 184 day work year....

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Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

  • Harvard Public Schools
  • Harvard, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Harvard, MA
  • 1 day ago

The Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) performs a variety of duties under the direction of the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)....

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Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Cambridge, MA

  • Sunbelt Staffing
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 1 day ago

Step into an exciting travel opportunity as a skilled Speech-Language Pathologist and ignite your passion for making a difference in educational settings....

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Speech Language Pathologist

  • OneStaffMedical
  • Framingham, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Framingham, MA
  • 1 day ago

We. Are. OneStaff. Medical. An independently-owned, nationally-recognized and amazingly awesome staffing firm ready to work for you! A work ethic forged in the Midwest, we are here to stand by...

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Travel Speech Language Pathologist SLP

  • OneStaffMedical
  • Plymouth, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Plymouth, MA
  • 1 day ago

We. Are. OneStaff. Medical. An independently-owned, nationally-recognized and amazingly awesome staffing firm ready to work for you! A work ethic forged in the Midwest, we are here to stand by...

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Speech Language Pathologist

  • Epic Travel Staffing
  • Plymouth, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Plymouth, MA
  • 1 day ago

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel - SLP - Long Term Care Shift: Days, 8a-5p, 8x5, 40hrs per week Length: 13 weeks Requirements : MA State License 1 year of SLP experience LTC or Rehab...

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Speech-Language Pathologist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Massachusetts

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Highest Education Level

Speech-Language Pathologists in Massachusetts offer the following education background
Master's Degree
61.4%
Bachelor's Degree
20.8%
Associate's Degree
7.7%
Doctorate Degree
5.8%
High School or GED
2.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.8%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Speech-Language Pathologists in Massachusetts
None
35.7%
1-2 years
27.2%
Less than 1 year
25.8%
2-4 years
11.3%