Speech-Language Pathologist - Outpatient, Per Diem
Listed compensation
$50/hr
The week · per this posting
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
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.0 / 10 · above average in speech language pathology | ranked against 6,778 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $104k | Speech-Language Pathology median $99k (middle half $88k–$99k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$96k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in New York | 303 active | 6,920 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 7% remote · 49% no call · 54% no weekends41 benchmarked listings |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +4.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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