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
"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.
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
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
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.