Speech-Language Pathologist - Outpatient!

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy•Bayside, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is seeking a part-time or full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to work in two outpatient clinics in Bayside, Queens, and Great Neck. The caseload is mixed, with patients presenting with aphasia, dysphagia, pediatric needs, traumatic brain injury, voice conditions, cognitive-communication disorders, and AAC use. Experience working with both adults and pediatric patients is required. The role involves assessing patients’ strengths and weaknesses, determining their need for speech therapy, and developing creative, effective treatment plans. The Speech-Language Pathologist provides care according to physician care plans, agency policies, and professional standards, and instructs family members, Home Health Aides, and other caregivers in speech therapy techniques and home exercise programs. The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule in an outpatient clinic setting. Metro describes itself as a multidisciplinary provider of physical, occupational, and speech therapy, massage, and acupuncture services. Its stated mission is to invest in its people and provide a strong workplace environment. The company is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and requires applications to be completed online.

Requirements

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in New York State, or eligible for licensure.
Experience working with both adults and pediatric patients.
Current First Aid, AED, and CPR certifications obtained through a live course.
Motivated, compassionate, and forward-thinking approach to patient care.
Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ strengths and weaknesses and determine their need for speech therapy.
Develop appropriate, creative, and effective treatment plans.
Provide care and treatment in accordance with physician care plans, agency policy, and professional standards of care.
Instruct family members, Home Health Aides, and other caregivers in appropriate speech therapy techniques and home exercise programs.