Speech Language Pathologist

Help patients find their voice, improve their communication, and eat safely.

Join Our Team

What You'll Do

As a Speech-Language Pathologist with Priority Care Rehab Staffing, you'll help patients find their voice, improve their communication, and eat safely. From helping a stroke survivor regain speech to supporting a child's language development, you'll make profound differences in how people connect with the world around them.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients' speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing abilities

  • Develop targeted treatment plans addressing communication and/or swallowing disorders

  • Provide therapy to improve articulation, language comprehension and expression, voice quality, and cognitive-communication skills

  • Assess swallowing function and provide dysphagia management to ensure safe eating and drinking

  • Implement augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies when needed

  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy techniques and home practice strategies

  • Consult with dietitians, physicians, and nursing staff regarding diet modifications and safety precautions

  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and progress reports

What We're Looking For

Required:
  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program

  • Current state licensure in NY, NJ, CT, or FL (or eligible for licensure)

  • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA (or in clinical fellowship year)

  • Strong diagnostic and therapeutic skills across communication and swallowing disorders

  • Warm, patient, and encouraging communication style

Preferred:
  • Experience in skilled nursing facilities and/or pediatric home health care

  • CPR/BLS certification

  • Training in FEES, MBSS, or other instrumental swallowing assessments

  • Experience with pediatric language delays, autism spectrum disorders, or feeding disorders (for pediatric positions)

General Qualities We Value In All Roles

Across every position at Priority Care Rehab Staffing, we're looking for therapy professionals who:

  • Put Patients First – You genuinely care about the people you serve and celebrate their victories, big and small

  • Communicate with Heart – You listen actively, explain clearly, and connect warmly with patients, families, and team members

  • Stay Professional – You maintain appropriate boundaries, respect confidentiality, and represent our values in every interaction

  • Embrace Collaboration – You work well with interdisciplinary teams and value input from colleagues across all healthcare roles

  • Stay Current – You're committed to learning, growing, and staying updated on best practices in your field

  • Show Flexibility – You adapt to changing patient needs, schedules, and care environments with a positive attitude

  • Take Initiative – You problem-solve proactively and advocate for what your patients need