Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist-Mt Sinai Hospital- Per Diem

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 224,549,000 - 238,325,000; Part time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a per diem Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive, and dysphagia dysfunction. The role includes conducting evaluations, planning and delivering therapy, counseling patients and families, and contributing to staff training.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, NYS SLP license, CCC-SLP, and at least 1 year of experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent education in speech-language pathology.
• New York State SLP license (NYS Education Department).
• CCC-SLP certification by ASHA.
• Minimum 1 year of speech-language pathology experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers speech, language and cognitive evaluations to determine impairment.
• Evaluates test results and medical info to plan treatment.
• Counsels patients and families about communication disorders and coping strategies.
• Provides ongoing counseling and education to facilitate communication.
• Develops and recovers swallowing skills to support education and social roles.
• Conducts in-service training for rehabilitation staff.
• Records treatment reports and outcomes.
• Forms and implements group therapy programs for patients and families.
• Participates in conferences to update knowledge on treatment methods.
• Performs other related duties.

Skills

Evaluation administration

Counseling patients

Record keeping

Group therapy

Staff education

Education

Master's degree in speech-language pathology

New York State SLP license

CCC-SLP (ASHA)

1 year of SLP experience

Job description

Description

The per diem Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients referred for speech, language, cognitive, and dysphagia dysfunction.

Responsibilities

• Administers speech/language and or cognitive evaluations, tests or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment.
• Evaluates speech/language test results and medical or background information to determine speech impairment and treatment.
• Counsels and instructs patients concerning communication disorders and how to cope with the stress and misunderstanding that may accompany them.
• Provides patients, families and caregivers with ongoing counseling and education to facilitate communication.
• Assists patients in developing and recovering reliable communication and swallowing skills to allow them to fulfill their educational, vocational and social roles.
• Conducts speech pathology in-service training programs for rehabilitation staff.
• Records and maintains reports of speech or swallowing treatments.
• Formulates and implements group therapy programs to address the needs of impaired patients and their families.
• Participates in conferences or training to update or share knowledge of new speech pathology or speech/cognitive/language/dysphagia treatment methods or technology.
• Performs other related duties

Qualifications

• Masters degree or equivalent education in speech-language pathology
• New York State Speech-Language Pathologist License; New York State Education Department
• 1 year of speech-language pathology experience
• Name: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech and Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) (1 Year) Agency: American Speech Language Hearing Association

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well‑being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About The Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high‑quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint‑venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $78.5904 - $78.603 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.