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Rochester Regional Health
Rochester, New York

Speech Pathologist [Per Diem]

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$68.5K - $97.8K

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Job Description

SUMMARY:

As a Speech Pathologist, your empathy, compassion, and exceptional evaluation abilities lead to rehabilitative treatment programs that restore or improve patients’ optimal level of function, independence, and quality of life. STATUS: Per Diem LOCATION: Golisano Rehabilitation - 1555 Long Pond Rd. Rochester, NY DEPARTMENT: Rehabilitation/Speech Pathology SCHEDULE: Day shift, 8-hr.

shifts, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (per diem as assigned) occasional weekends & holidays RESPONSIBILITIES: Evaluation & Planning.

Perform a complete initial evaluation of the referred patient; develop and implement treatment plans, including appropriate short- and long-term goals; involve the patient, family, and staff in the implementation of the treatment program; re-evaluate patient functional status progressively; advance patient toward maximal performance and functional independence Documentation.

Maintain a complete documentation of patient evaluations, treatment, progress, and discharge status; send required information to appropriate professionals Collaboration.

Actively participate in rehabilitation team efforts to meet patient needs, including counseling and teaching patient and family, discussing changes in treatment programs with MDs, coordinating healthcare plans with other involved professionals, and assisting in discharge planning as appropriate REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders (may be MA, MS, Med) Required Licensure/Certification Skills: New York State Licensure Minimum of nine (9) months of supervised work experience (completion of CFY), or participation in supervised clinical fellowship, for a minimum of 36 weeks under a NYS licensed Speech Pathologist, followed by the NYS licensure examination and achievement of NYS license Compassionate, warm, and patient-focused Excellent organization and planning skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: One (1) year of experience with the frail elderly population is preferred EDUCATION: MS: Speech Pathology (Required) LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range

$68,500.00 - $97,760.00 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14626 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components.

Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond.

The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials.

It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.

Key Responsibilities

Perform initial evaluations and implement rehabilitative treatment plans to improve patient function and independence. Maintain detailed documentation and collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders and New York State licensure. Candidates must have completed a clinical fellowship or have at least nine months of supervised work experience.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Counseling

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Pathologist [Per Diem] at Rochester Regional Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,763 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 38% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution24 jobs · 14 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
29% this job
Loan repayment
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Sign-on bonus
19%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.9
Among the best 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$247k≈ 3.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,476/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.0
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Rochester, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.