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Elderwood
Lancaster, New York

SLP - Speech-Language Pathologist, Skilled Nursing

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$38-$44.86/hr

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Job Description

Salary

$38.00 - $44.86 / hour

Overview

  • Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
  • Flexible Scheduling | Manageable Caseloads | Clinical Autonomy
  • Make a meaningful impact every day.

At Elderwood, our Mission is People Caring for People. We are seeking a compassionate and clinically driven Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team and help residents achieve their highest level of communication, cognition, and swallowing function.

Whether you're an experienced therapist or a new graduate looking for mentorship and growth, you'll find a supportive environment where your expertise is valued and your contributions make a difference.

Why Choose Elderwood?

  • 1. Clinical Focus
  • Manageable and realistic caseload expectations
  • Clinical autonomy with strong interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Opportunity to treat a diverse patient population
  • Skilled Nursing and Short-Term Rehabilitation environment

Modern Therapy Equipment and Resources

  • 2. Work-Life Balance
  • Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem opportunities available
  • Consistent scheduling
  • Flexible work arrangements where operationally appropriate
  • Productivity expectations that prioritize quality resident outcomes
  • 3. Benefits & Perks
  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Generous PTO & Holiday Package
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Continuing Education & Tuition Assistance
  • Professional Licensure Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Career Growth Opportunities

Position Overview

As a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), you will evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans that address communication, cognitive-linguistic, voice, and swallowing disorders.

You will work closely with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, residents, and families to maximize functional outcomes and improve quality of life.

Our SLPs are trusted clinical leaders who play a critical role in helping residents regain independence and achieve their rehabilitation goals.

Apply today and discover why therapists choose Elderwood to build rewarding careers while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

Responsibilities

SLP: Speech-Language Pathologist

  • Evaluate residents and establish individualized treatment plans
  • Provide speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing therapy services
  • Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams
  • Educate residents, families, and caregivers
  • Participate in care planning and discharge planning activities
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and professional practice standards
  • Support positive clinical outcomes and resident satisfaction
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Qualifications

SLP: Speech-Language Pathologist:

M.A. or M.S. Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an approved school required.

  • State license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist required.
  • Clinical Competence Certification from the American Speech and Hearing Association preferred.
  • Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required.
  • Current, valid CPR/BLS credential.
  • Qualities of maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with others required.
  • Verification of qualifications by the State Department of Health
  • Rehabilitation Therapies (license number/certification number) required.
  • Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.

Demonstrated willingness to uphold the vision and mission of the company by following the core values of Integrity, Team work, Passion for Excellence and Reverence for the Individual is required.

This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Cognitive TherapyPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningCommunication DisordersVoice TherapyPatient EducationRegulatory Compliance

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.6% 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

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 14 employers

8
<$90k
4
$90k-110k
2
$110k-130k
8
$130k-150k
1
$189k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
19% this job
Relocation assistance
19%
PSLF eligible
19%
Sign-on bonus
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language Pathologist III, ENT, Voice

Sutter Health · Santa Clara, California

$135k-$189k
#2

Speech Therapist, Home Health

Center Well · Seattle, Washington

$103k-$141k
#3

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Contra Costa

Up to $140,000
#4

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Oakland/Hayward

Up to $140,000
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 40% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,664 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lancaster

Typical market rent
$1,517/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.8
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Elderwood

Hospitals and Health Care
Buffalo, New York
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Generous PTO & Holiday Package
401(k) with Employer Match
Continuing Education & Tuition Assistance
Professional Licensure Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Career Growth Opportunities