Local Contract Level II - Speech Language Pathologist
Queens, NY
MedCadre
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Client: Major Hospital

Location: Queens, NY
Pay Rate: $40.00/hour W2 | $60.00/hour overtime
Schedule: 8×5 schedule (40 hrs/week)
4 weekdays + 1 weekend day
Shift Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Weekends and holidays required
Setting: Acute care / hospital-based (Surgical Clinic)

Position Overview: 

Major Hospital is seeking a Speech Pathologist / Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to support its acute-care Surgical Clinic. This role focuses on evaluating and treating medically complex inpatient populations in a fast-paced hospital environment. The ideal candidate will have prior acute-care experience and demonstrated competency in swallowing and dysphagia-related care.

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Key Responsibilities
    •    Perform speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing evaluations for adult acute-care inpatients
    •    Conduct bedside swallow assessments and support dysphagia management
    •    Treat patients with medically complex and high-acuity conditions, including post-surgical and acute medical cases
    •    Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical findings
    •    Accurately document evaluations, treatments, and progress notes in the medical record
    •    Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, dietitians, and rehabilitation teams
    •    Educate patients and families on treatment goals and safe swallowing strategies
    •    Maintain compliance with hospital policies and clinical standards

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Required Qualifications
    •    Minimum of 2 years of experience specifically in acute care
    •    Experience working with medically complex patient populations
    •    Valid New York State license as a Speech-Language Pathologist issued by NYSED
    •    Primary Source Verification of NYS license required
    •    At least 1 year of Speech Clinician experience
    •    Dysphagia training
    •    Strong clinical judgment and documentation skills

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Preferred Qualifications
    •    BLS certification (preferred, not required)