Speech-Language Pathologist - Homecare (Per Diem)
Listed compensation
$65/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.
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 the Coram, NY 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: Coram Area (Mid Suffolk County Cases)
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 patients. They are responsible for providing direct care and instructing family members and caregivers in appropriate speech therapy techniques.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 44 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 39% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $135k | Speech-Language Pathology median $98k (middle half $80k–$130k)530 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$125k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in New York | 302 active | 6,878 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 7% remote · 39% no call · 57% no weekends44 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 repayment323 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +3.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs
43 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
24 jobsAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
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