Speech Pathologist Jobs
Speech Pathologist jobs are open across hospitals, school districts, rehabilitation centers, and private practices, from clinical fellow to senior and supervisory levels, with specializations in pediatric language disorders, adult neurogenic communication, and augmentative and alternative communication. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Summary:
Plans, conducts, and evaluates medically directed speech pathology programs for assigned patients designed to restore or develop patients' communication skills and/or swallowing/feeding skills. In doing so, assesses patients with functional and organic speech disorders or with receptive/expressive language disorders, develops treatment programs and modifies treatment in accordance with patient progress. Instructs patients and families in rehabilitative speech/language practices, monitors patients' progress and maintains clinical records. At this level incumbent is expected to function independently. This description covers the essential functions of the position. Incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned. Observe all health and safety requirements.
Job Responsibilities:
1) Identifies, evaluates, treats and follows up clients on an inpatient and/or outpatient therapy basis as assigned. Provides age-appropriate care to patients. Demonstrates knowledge of developmental stages for the following age groups infant/child, adolescence, adult and older, geriatrics and applies developmental theories and concepts when planning and implementing care for patients as appropriate per assignment
2) Evaluates the appropriateness of diagnostic and therapeutic materials and equipment. Contributes to purchasing decisions. Responsible for condition of materials, equipment and tests used.
3) Initiates and follows up on necessary action in relation to clients. Determines appropriate plans for clients and recommendations for continued care. Counsels clients, families and others in relation to understanding and assisting in the identification and treatment of hearing impairment.
4) Completes department operational procedures, including scheduling, billing, equipment usage, time-off requests and caseload coverage assignments
5) Demonstrates relevant knowledge and application of clinical skills in evaluation, treatment and counseling.
6) Meets productivity expectations as determined by the department standards.
7) Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
8) Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
9) Utilizes the professional code of ethics with patient and family to establish therapeutic patient and family relationship. Assumes responsibility for defined caseload of patients/families. Makes clinical decisions on most complex, challenging patients based on the ability to combine theoretical knowledge and clinical experience, uses past experiences to anticipate problems; and mentors colleagues in developing these skills.
10) Performs assessment and collects basic level data to identify appropriate patient/family needs. Collects and interprets complex patient data under therapist supervision. Recognizes the limits of one's own clinical knowledge and seeks multi-disciplinary collaboration with both internal and external resources
11) Adheres to standards of practice, policy and procedures to support comfort with clinical decision making. Makes clinical decisions based on the ability to combine theoretical knowledge and clinical experience for specific identified non complex patients. Plans for expected and unexpected changes with the most complex, challenging patients and mentors colleagues in developing these skills
12) Establishes plan of care with patient/family input and prioritizes the delivery of patient/family care. Recognizes one's own limitation and seeks appropriate internal resources.
13) Documents and ensures follow through with plan of care focusing on patient/family participation and response to plan of care. Takes a proactive role in coordinating multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary discharge planning for specific patient population.
14) Questions appropriateness of standards of care, policy & procedure and protocols. Initiates specific plans for continuous educational development to meet demands of changing professional practice.
15) Questions appropriateness of standards of care, policy & procedure and protocols. Initiates specific plans for continuous educational development to meet demands of changing professional practice.
16) Utilizes and participates in team meetings and discussions regarding patient/family care and/or practice issues.
Required Work Experience:
1) 0 – 3 years required
Preferred Work Experience:
1) None Listed
Skills and Competencies:
1) The therapist demonstrates competent clinical practice utilizing a clinical decision-making process and critical thinking skills to effectively and efficiently deliver patient care with all healthcare providers across the continuum of care
2) Utilizes clinical decision making process to achieve desired patient/family outcomes
3) Experienced Level ST skills, Physiological Knowledge, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Motivating Others, Legal Compliance, Quality Focus, Bedside Manner, Clinical Skills, Persistence, Energy Level
Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum
$43.08 – $49.52 – $58.56
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
Summary:
Plans, conducts, and evaluates medically directed speech pathology programs for assigned patients designed to restore or develop patients' communication skills and/or swallowing/feeding skills. In doing so, assesses patients with functional and organic speech disorders or with receptive/expressive language disorders, develops treatment programs and modifies treatment in accordance with patient progress. Instructs patients and families in rehabilitative speech/language practices, monitors patients' progress and maintains clinical records. At this level incumbent is expected to function independently. This description covers the essential functions of the position. Incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned. Observe all health and safety requirements.
Job Responsibilities:
1) Identifies, evaluates, treats and follows up clients on an inpatient and/or outpatient therapy basis as assigned. Provides age-appropriate care to patients. Demonstrates knowledge of developmental stages for the following age groups infant/child, adolescence, adult and older, geriatrics and applies developmental theories and concepts when planning and implementing care for patients as appropriate per assignment
2) Evaluates the appropriateness of diagnostic and therapeutic materials and equipment. Contributes to purchasing decisions. Responsible for condition of materials, equipment and tests used.
3) Initiates and follows up on necessary action in relation to clients. Determines appropriate plans for clients and recommendations for continued care. Counsels clients, families and others in relation to understanding and assisting in the identification and treatment of hearing impairment.
4) Completes department operational procedures, including scheduling, billing, equipment usage, time-off requests and caseload coverage assignments
5) Demonstrates relevant knowledge and application of clinical skills in evaluation, treatment and counseling.
6) Meets productivity expectations as determined by the department standards.
7) Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
8) Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
9) Utilizes the professional code of ethics with patient and family to establish therapeutic patient and family relationship. Assumes responsibility for defined caseload of patients/families. Makes clinical decisions on most complex, challenging patients based on the ability to combine theoretical knowledge and clinical experience, uses past experiences to anticipate problems; and mentors colleagues in developing these skills.
10) Performs assessment and collects basic level data to identify appropriate patient/family needs. Collects and interprets complex patient data under therapist supervision. Recognizes the limits of one's own clinical knowledge and seeks multi-disciplinary collaboration with both internal and external resources
11) Adheres to standards of practice, policy and procedures to support comfort with clinical decision making. Makes clinical decisions based on the ability to combine theoretical knowledge and clinical experience for specific identified non complex patients. Plans for expected and unexpected changes with the most complex, challenging patients and mentors colleagues in developing these skills
12) Establishes plan of care with patient/family input and prioritizes the delivery of patient/family care. Recognizes one's own limitation and seeks appropriate internal resources.
13) Documents and ensures follow through with plan of care focusing on patient/family participation and response to plan of care. Takes a proactive role in coordinating multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary discharge planning for specific patient population.
14) Questions appropriateness of standards of care, policy & procedure and protocols. Initiates specific plans for continuous educational development to meet demands of changing professional practice.
15) Questions appropriateness of standards of care, policy & procedure and protocols. Initiates specific plans for continuous educational development to meet demands of changing professional practice.
16) Utilizes and participates in team meetings and discussions regarding patient/family care and/or practice issues.
Required Work Experience:
1) 0 – 3 years required
Preferred Work Experience:
1) None Listed
Skills and Competencies:
1) The therapist demonstrates competent clinical practice utilizing a clinical decision-making process and critical thinking skills to effectively and efficiently deliver patient care with all healthcare providers across the continuum of care
2) Utilizes clinical decision making process to achieve desired patient/family outcomes
3) Experienced Level ST skills, Physiological Knowledge, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Motivating Others, Legal Compliance, Quality Focus, Bedside Manner, Clinical Skills, Persistence, Energy Level
Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum
$43.08 – $49.52 – $58.56
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in speech pathologist jobs.
- Master's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited program
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA
- Active state licensure in the state where the position is located
- Experience with pediatric or adult caseloads depending on the setting
- Proficiency in standardized assessments such as CELF, GFTA, PLS, or MBSS
- Familiarity with IEP documentation for school-based roles or EMR systems for clinical settings
Tips for Your Speech Pathologist Job Search
Tailor your resume to the setting
A school-based SLP resume should emphasize IEP development, caseload management, and collaboration with special education teams. A hospital resume should lead with dysphagia evaluation, instrumental assessment experience, and acute care protocols. One generic resume will not do both jobs well.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists speech pathologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
List your licensure state by state
SLP licensure is state-specific, and many postings filter applicants by current state license. List every state where you hold an active license on your resume and application, so you aren't screened out of roles you're already qualified to fill.
Name every assessment tool you use
Hiring managers search for specific instruments like the CELF, GFTA, PLS, or MBSS. If you've administered them, list them explicitly in your resume skills section rather than writing 'standardized assessments,' which tells screeners nothing about your actual toolkit.
Prepare a clinical case example for interviews
Most SLP interviews include a scenario-based question about a complex or ambiguous case. Come ready with a real example that walks through your evaluation reasoning, treatment approach, and outcome, keeping patient details appropriately de-identified.
Negotiate your caseload cap, not just pay
In school and contract settings, caseload size directly affects your workload and quality of care. Ask about average caseload numbers and how they're determined before accepting any offer, so you're not agreeing to unsustainable conditions on day one.
Speech Pathologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most speech pathologists?
The companies hiring the most speech pathologists right now include Continuum Therapy Partners, Optum, and North Texas Therapy and Home Care, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. School districts, pediatric therapy groups, and acute care hospital systems consistently account for a large portion of total openings.
How many speech pathologist jobs are remote?
About 17% of speech pathologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, driven largely by the growth of telepractice platforms. Teletherapy roles serving school-age children and adult patients with fluency or language disorders are the most common fully remote positions, while dysphagia and instrumental assessment roles almost always require in-person attendance.
How do you become a speech pathologist?
You earn a bachelor's degree in communication sciences or a related field, then complete a master's degree in speech-language pathology from a program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation. After graduating, you finish a supervised clinical fellowship, then pass the Praxis exam in speech-language pathology. Once you've passed, you apply for your state license and, if you choose, pursue the CCC-SLP credential from ASHA.
Can you get hired as a speech pathologist with little experience?
Yes, but the path depends on where you apply and how you frame your clinical hours. Graduate externship placements, practicum rotations, and clinic hours all count as supervised clinical experience and should appear on your resume with the setting, population, and hours logged. School districts and outpatient pediatric practices tend to be the most open to clinical fellows and new graduates, especially in underserved areas with persistent caseload vacancies.
What does the speech pathologist interview process look like?
Most SLP interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your licensure status, caseload experience, and availability. A structured in-person or virtual interview follows, typically with a hiring manager and sometimes a clinical lead, covering scenario-based questions about evaluation approaches, treatment planning, and documentation. School-based roles may also include a meeting with a special education coordinator or principal, and some employers ask for a brief writing sample or sample IEP goal.
Where can I find and apply to speech pathologist jobs?
You can find and apply to speech pathologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your setting preference, specialization, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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