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Speech-Language Pathologist - Homecare (Per Diem)

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$65/hr

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Company Description

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a comprehensive multidisciplinary company who offers Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, Massage and Acupuncture services. We take great pride in inspiring our team to create an everlasting bond with our patients, our doctors, and our community. But it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. We are driven by our mission to continually invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible.

Job Description

What We Are Looking For

Metro's Speech Department continues to grow and we are looking for a per diem employee to pick up cases at your convenience within Long Beach area. You will have full autonomy over your own caseload and can choose your own hours.

Metro is looking for a motivated, compassionate, forward-thinking Speech Therapist who excels at assessing patients’ strengths and weaknesses and devising creative but effective treatment plans. We’re looking for flexible and all-in teammates who are excited by the opportunity to take on emerging challenges.

  • Job Type: Per Diem Homecare
  • Pay rate: $65/hour
  • Location: Long Beach Area

Schedule: Flexible! You will have full autonomy over your caseload.

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

Qualifications

  • Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of New York or eligible.
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
  • Evaluates a patient's need for speech therapy and develops an appropriate treatment plan.

Provide appropriate care and treatment to patients based on physician care plan, agency policy and professional standards of care.

Instructs family members, Home Health Aides, and other caregivers in appropriate speech therapy techniques & HEP

  • Mandatory Certifications: First Aid, AED, & CPR Certifications (live course)
  • Additional Information
  • What We Offer!
  • What We Offer!

Competitive Salary

Opportunity for growth and transition to part, or full time employment which would include generous paid time off, a rich benefits package, including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan with company matching option, CEU reimbursement

  • Leadership and Master Clinician Educational Tracks
  • Progressive Clinic Director and Leadership Development Programs
  • Continuing Education & Professional Development
  • And much more!

Compensation: USD 65.00 - USD 65.00 - hourly

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will evaluate patient needs and develop effective, creative treatment plans for homecare clients. They are also responsible for providing direct care and instructing family members or caregivers in appropriate therapy techniques.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningHome health careClinical documentationPatient educationCommunicationFlexibility

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 45% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$135kSpeech-Language Pathology median $151k (middle half $151k–$151k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$125k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in New York303 active6,982 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 15% remote · 45% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 4% offer loan repayment319 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,521 in the last 30 days1,411 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs
9
<$120k
4
$120k-135k
6
$135k-150k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs
401k / retirement match
67% this job
CME allowance
38% this job
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Dragonfly Cares · Dix Hills, New York

$65-$90/hr
#2

Speech TherapistPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · Panama City, Florida

$64-$74/hr
#3

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

$65-$70/hr
#4

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

$68 per hour
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,764 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About US Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Garden City, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Opportunity for growth and transition to part or full time
Generous paid time off (for full-time)
Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance (for full-time)
401(k) plan with company matching option
CEU reimbursement
Leadership and Master Clinician Educational Tracks
Progressive Clinic Director and Leadership Development Programs

Living in Long Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$870k
Typical market rent
$3,563/mo
Residents’ average commute
41 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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