Speech Language Pathologist

OUTREACH Physical & Occupational Therapy and Speech Rehabilitation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive per-session pay up to $126

Comprehensive onboarding and clinical/

Mentorship and strong clinical support

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

OUTREACH Rehabilitation in Manhattan, NY is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (Per Diem) to evaluate and treat adult and geriatric patients in home and community settings, focusing on communication, cognition, swallowing, and functional independence.

The role emphasizes collaboration with patients, caregivers, and physicians to develop individualized plans of care that support safe and meaningful outcomes. Prior home-based rehab experience is preferred and flexible scheduling is offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with older adults preferred.
• Dysphagia management and swallowing rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Cognitive-communication rehabilitation and neurogenic communication experience desired.
• Home-based rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing evaluations
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Provide speech, cognitive, communication, and dysphagia treatment
• Recommend compensatory strategies and therapeutic interventions
• Educate patients, caregivers, and family on home programs and carryover strategies
• Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members
• Complete timely and accurate electronic documentation in compliance with standards

Skills

Clinical communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Speech-Language Pathologist (Per Diem) – Geriatric & Home-Based Rehabilitation

OUTREACH Rehabilitation

Manhattan, New York

About OUTREACH Rehabilitation

OUTREACH Rehabilitation is a well-established multidisciplinary rehabilitation practice that has been serving older adults throughout New York and New Jersey for over 20 years.

We specialize in delivering Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology treatment directly within the home and community setting. OUTREACH bridges the gap between traditional outpatient rehabilitation and home health by providing individualized, patient-centered rehabilitation care in patients’ homes, senior residences, assisted living communities, and office settings.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking compassionate, motivated, and clinically driven Speech-Language Pathologists who are passionate about working with geriatric populations and value flexibility, autonomy, collaboration, and meaningful patient care.

Position Summary

The Speech-Language Pathologist will evaluate and treat adult and geriatric patients within the community setting, focusing on communication, cognition, swallowing, speech, language, and overall functional independence.

Clinicians work closely with patients, caregivers, and physicians to develop individualized plans of care that support safe, functional, and meaningful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing evaluations
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Provide speech, cognitive, communication, and dysphagia treatment
• Recommend appropriate compensatory strategies and therapeutic interventions
• Educate patients, caregivers, and family members on home programs and carryover strategies
• Collaborate with Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary rehabilitation team members
• Complete timely and accurate electronic documentation in compliance with regulatory and company standards

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program

Preferred Clinical Experience

• Dysphagia management and swallowing rehabilitation
• Cognitive-communication rehabilitation
• Neurological rehabilitation
• Voice and speech disorders
• Geriatric rehabilitation
• Home-based rehabilitation
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with older adults preferred
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while remaining collaborative within a team environment
• Home care, home health, outpatient geriatrics, or community-based rehabilitation experience preferred
• Competitive unit-based compensation structure with treatment reimbursement up to $126 per session based on billed units
• Comprehensive onboarding, mentorship, and clinical support
• Collaborative and supportive team culture

Employment Type

Why Join OUTREACH?

At OUTREACH, we believe rehabilitation is most impactful when care is delivered where patients are most comfortable — in their own environments. Our clinicians are empowered to build meaningful relationships with patients while practicing with autonomy, flexibility, and strong clinical support.

We are building a culture focused on collaboration, growth, innovation, and compassionate care for older adults throughout the communities we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer

OUTREACH Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace for all employees and patients.