US Physical Therapy logo
US Physical Therapy
Brooklyn, New York

Speech-Language Pathologist - Outpatient, Per Diem

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50/hr

The week · per this posting

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

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 18m ago · Verified live

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

Metro's Speech Department continues to grow and we are looking for a part-time employee to work in our outpatient clinic in Carroll Gardens. Caseload demographics include: Aphasia, Dysphagia, Pediatrics, School-Age, Voice, Cognitive Communication Disorders, AAC use, etc. We have just partnered with NYU Langone and will be building our outpatient clinics. Experience with pediatrics is required!

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: Part-Time (10-15 hours per week)
  • Pay: $50.00/hr

Qualifications

  • Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of New York or eligible.
  • 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!

Competitive Salary

Opportunity for growth and transition to part, or full time employment which would include generous paid vacation, sick, personal time, and mental health days as well as 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
  • Free Gym Membership to any of our fitness centers
  • And much more!

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.

Compensation: USD 50.00 - USD 50.00 - hourly

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will evaluate patient needs and develop effective, creative treatment plans for a diverse caseload. They are responsible for providing high-quality care and instructing caregivers on appropriate speech therapy techniques.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Aphasia treatmentDysphagia managementPediatric speech therapyVoice therapyPatient assessmentTreatment planning

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 41 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 49% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.0 / 10 · above average in speech language pathologyranked against 6,778 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$104kSpeech-Language Pathology median $99k (middle half $88k–$99k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$96k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in New York303 active6,920 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 7% remote · 49% no call · 54% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,778 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.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs
6
<$125k
4
$125k-140k
2
$146k
8
$155k-170k
1
$187k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
70% this job
CME allowance
60% this job
Sign-on bonus
17%
Loan repayment
7%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Dragonfly Cares · Dix Hills, New York

$65-$90/hr
#2

Speech Language PathologistPer Diem

Providence · Santa Monica, California

$48.79-$75.74/hr
#3

Speech Therapist I- Acute & LTC - Per Diem - Coronado

$52.36-$75.69/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) On-Call

$65-$70/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,778 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

US Physical Therapy logo

About US Physical Therapy

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

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Opportunity for growth to full-time
Paid vacation, sick, personal time, mental health days (upon full-time)
Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance (upon full-time)
401(k) plan with company matching option (upon full-time)
CEU reimbursement
Leadership and Master Clinician Educational Tracks
Progressive Clinic Director and Leadership Development Programs

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$875k
Typical market rent
$4,089/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 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.