Speech Therapist
Listed compensation
$83k-$89k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Speech Therapist
Salaried: $83,200- $89,440 annually (depending on experience) Equivalent Hourly: $40- $43/hour Shift: Full-Time, Part-Time Schedule: Days
Susquehanna Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a compassionate and skilled Speech Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. In this role, you'll evaluate and treat residents with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders while working alongside an interdisciplinary team to help residents achieve their highest level of function and quality of life.
Located in Johnson City, NY, Susquehanna Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is proud to be part of The McGuire Group, a recognized leader in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services throughout New York State.
Our team is committed to delivering compassionate, resident-centered care while creating a welcoming and supportive environment for both residents and employees. At Susquehanna, you'll work alongside dedicated professionals who value teamwork, respect, and continuous growth.
Join us and build a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others every day.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate residents with speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on resident needs and goals
- Provide skilled therapy services and monitor resident progress
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, residents, and families to support positive outcomes
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment strategies and recommendations
- Maintain accurate documentation, assessments, care plans, and progress notes
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and discharge planning activities
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, clinical, and facility standards
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required
- Active New York State Speech Therapist/Speech-Language Pathologist license required
- Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care preferred
- Knowledge of communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders
- Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
- Commitment to providing high-quality, resident-centered care
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-Time and Part-Time
- Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Retirement Saving Options
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 38% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% 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 ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k 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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