Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist (Acute Care) | CUIMC & Allen Hospital | Weekdays/Weekends Schedules | Day Flex Shift
Listed compensation
$73.50/hr
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Job Description
Location: New York, New York
Shift: Day Flex (United States of America)
Description
Life-Changing Speech Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathologists Make It Possible
- Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem Milstein/Allen Hospital
- Weekdays and Weekends Schedules - Day Flex Shift
At NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center our Speech-Language Pathologists help adult patients experiencing serious impairments to connect with the world around them. Our tremendous team provides the expertise patients need to flourish in the areas of swallowing and communication. Now, you can become one of the people who Make It Possible.
Under the supervision of the Manager of Speech-Language Pathology, you will work with adult and geriatric patients from the most acutely ill in our ICUs, acute care units and the inpatient rehabilitation unit. This position will be at the Milstein and Allen Hospital location.
This is a per-diem position for both weekdays and weekends. Must have some weekday availability and flexibility to work weekends — minimum of 2 shifts per month, and covering two holidays per year.
Preferred Criteria
- Experience assessing and treating medically complex adult patients, including ICU-level patients.
- Experience providing communication and dysphagia intervention for patients with tracheostomy.
- Competency performing Modified Barium Swallow Study and/or Flexible Endoscopy of Swallowing.
- Required Criteria
- Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Certification of clinical competence in Speech-Language Pathology by the American Speech-Language-Pathology Association.
- New York State Licensure in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Adult experience in inpatient hospital setting.
- Experience in dysphagia evaluation/treatment.
Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.
Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.
- NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
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Salary Range
$73.50/Hourly
It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech-Language Pathologist will assess and treat adult and geriatric patients with swallowing and communication impairments in acute care and ICU settings. Responsibilities include performing specialized diagnostic studies and providing interventions for medically complex patients.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, New York State licensure, and ASHA certification. Experience with adult inpatient care, dysphagia, and BLS certification are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 46 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 9% are remote, 43% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in speech language pathology | ranked against 6,880 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Speech-Language Pathology median $99k (middle half $88k–$99k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | New York index 107.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in New York | 303 active | 6,955 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 9% remote · 43% no call · 57% no weekends46 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 3% offer loan repayment324 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +3.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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