Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – New York, NY


Healthcare - NY - Manhattan, NY
New York, New York
Locations: New York, Chelsea, Chinatown, Long Island City
Posted On: February 02, 2026
Last Day to Apply: February 16, 2026
Pay: $40.00 per hour

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Acute Care
Location: New York, NY (ZIP: 11373)
Job Type: Contract
Schedule: 4 Weekdays + 1 Weekend Day
Shift: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pay Rate: $40 per hour

Position Overview

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment services in an acute care hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical expertise in managing medically complex patients and will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders

  • Conduct bedside and clinical swallowing evaluations and manage dysphagia treatment plans

  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and medical condition

  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary care teams

  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, progress notes, and treatment outcomes

  • Educate patients and families on therapy goals, strategies, and safe swallowing techniques

  • Participate in discharge planning and care coordination

Required Qualifications

  • Active New York State Speech Language Pathologist license (NYSED)

  • Minimum 2 years of acute care SLP experience

  • Experience working with medically complex patient populations

  • Demonstrated competency in dysphagia assessment and treatment

  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

  • Prior hospital-based acute care experience

For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

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