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Village of Johnson City, New York

Speech Therapist

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$83k-$89k

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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 therapyCommunication disordersCognitive disordersTreatment planningPatient evaluationInterdisciplinary collaborationCare planningPatient educationRegulatory compliance

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).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs · 15 employers

14
<$100k
2
$100k-130k
6
$140k
1
$189k
2
$190k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
29%
Loan repayment
24%
Sign-on bonus
19%
Relocation assistance
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$142k-$199k
#2

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

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

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About Vestra Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Long Island, New York
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

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