MedCadre is seeking a local contract Speech Language Pathologist Level II for a local contract job in Queens, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 01/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Local Contract
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)
About MedCadre
At MedCadre, headquartered in Irvine, California and serving healthcare organizations nationwide, we connect exceptional clinicians with world-class career opportunities while upholding the highest standards of ethics, fairness, and integrity. As a Joint Commission–accredited and ISO 9001–certified leader in medical staffing, we strictly adhere to healthcare regulations, ensuring trust and peace of mind for both our clinicians and partner facilities.
Guided by our core values; Results, Approachability, Care, and Emergency (RACE), we foster an environment where you can grow professionally, build meaningful relationships, and deliver outstanding patient care. When you join MedCadre, you become part of a broad network dedicated to advancing healthcare, improving lives, and shaping the future of patient outcomes together.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace diversity at every level of our organization
Learn more about us https://www.medcadre.com/
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Health Care FSA
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Retention bonus
- Medical benefits
- Referral bonus
- Sick pay
- Weekly pay
